How to replace the System Fan on a OptiPlex 3060 Tower

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the System Fan and a OptiPlex 3060 Tower. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, Front Bezel, Front Panel, Intrusion Switch and reinstalling them.

Removal

Base Cover

1. Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
2. Loosen the captive screws that secure the cover to the system.
3. Slide the cover toward the back and lift to remove from the system

Front Bezel

1. Identify the front bezel highlighted in blue.
2. Lift the tabs to release the bezel from the system.
3. Slightly lift the front of the system to release the bezel from system.

Front Panel

1. Identify the front panel highlighted in blue.
2. Lift the front panel up to open.

Intrusion Switch

1. Identify the intrusion switch highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the from the connector on the system board & unroute it from the fan grommet.
3. Push the intrusion switch over to release it and then remove it from the system.

System Fan

1. Identify the system fan highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board.
3. Stretch the grommets securing the fan to the system to ease the removal of the fan.
4. Slide the system fan out of the system.

Install

System Fan

1. Identify the system fan location highlighted in blue.
2. Slide the system fan into the slots on the system.
3. Stretch the grommets and slide the system fan toward the system until it locks into place.
4. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.

Intrusion Switch

1. Identify the intrusion switch location highlighted in blue
2. Insert the intrusion switch and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Route the intrusion switch cable through the fan grommet & connect the cable to the system board.

Front Panel

1. Identify the front panel highlighted in blue.
2. Close the front panel door. Push down until it clicks into place.

Front Bezel

1. Identify the front bezel location highlighted in blue
2. Align the tab holders on the system and push the bezel until the tabs click into place.

Base Cover

1. Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Tighten the captive screws to secure the cover to the system.