Replacing the fan

Notice

Incorrect fan type

The device may be damaged if the wrong type of fan is installed.

  • Only replace the fans with replacement fans from Beckhoff Service.

The fans ensure optimal cooling of the device. Order replacement fans only from Beckhoff. Please get in touch with your Beckhoff sales contact.

To replace the fans, follow the steps below as shown in Figure 24:

1. Remove the two logo strips on the top and bottom of the industrial PC (section A). You can obtain replacement strips from your Beckhoff sales department.
2. Remove the four Torx TX10 screws at the top and bottom of the PC (section B).
3. Remove the fan housing (section C).
4. Remove each of the two Torx screws to release the fans from the fan plates (section D).
Replacing the fan 1:
Fan access
5. Disconnect the fan supply cables from the motherboard and pull them out of the cable sleeves.
You can now exchange the fans.
6. Pull the supply cables of the new fans through the cable sleeves and plug them into the motherboard.
7. Screw each fan firmly to the fan plates with the two Torx screws with a tightening torque of approx. 0.5 Nm.
You have now replaced the fans.

The old fan must be disposed of in accordance with the national electronic waste regulations.