Level 6A: Relocating Fans (AIO Build)

Updated August 29, 2024 14:07

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Video Walkthrough

A. Remove the Plastic Twist Ties

There should be 4 twist ties holding the wires in the back of the case. Remove them by cutting or untwisting them.

B. Unscrew the Top Fan

While holding onto the top fan, remove the four kb 5*10 screws that hold the top fan to the case. Gently lower the fan and pull the wire through the case opening before setting it aside.

C. Unscrew the Rear Fan

Holding onto the rear fan, remove the four kb 5*10 screws that hold the rear fan to the case. Gently remove the fan and pull the wire through the case opening before setting it aside.

D. Set Aside the Fans

The fans you just removed will be reinstalled to the front of the PC case on step H. Set them aside, but keep them close.

E. Unscrew the Fan Bracket

Unscrew the two thumb screws holding the fan bracket at the front interior of the PC.

F. Remove the Fan Bracket

Remove the fan bracket from the PC as pictured above.

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Fan blades pointed outwards, no guard showing.

Fan blades pointed inwards, “X” shaped guard showing.

H. Place Fans onto Bracket

Place the 2 fans onto the fan bracket, “X” shaped guard showing. Position the fans towards the bottom of the fan bracket with wires pointing to the left.

I. Flip the Bracket

Flip the bracket with the fans over, maintaining their position relative to the bracket.

J. Screw Fans into the Bracket

Screw the case fans into the bracket using the provided kb 5*10 screws. Extras can be found in the white box labeled “NZXT” that came with your H510. From this angle, the fan cables will now be on the right side of the bracket.