Studio Display (2026) Left Fan

Before You Begin

Danger

Ensure that the AC power cord isn’t plugged into an electrical outlet.

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx Plus 8IP 25 mm bit

Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Removal

Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.

  1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to remove the six 8IP screws (923-14142) from the left fan.

  2. Use the black stick to gently release the adhesive between the fan flex cable and the housing as shown.

  3. Lower the fan away from the top of the housing. Then rotate the fan as shown to directly access the fan flex cable connector.

  4. Use ESD-safe tweezers to peel the polyester film tab away from the fan flex cable connector.

  5. Use ESD-safe tweezers to flip up the locking lever on the fan flex cable connector. Then slide the end of the flex cable out of the connector.

  6. Remove the fan from the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Position the fan so the fan flex cable can reach the connector on the back of the fan.

  2. Slide the end of the fan flex cable into the connector. Flip down the locking lever. Then press the polyester film tab onto the connector.

  3. Rotate the fan toward the housing. Insert the fan into the housing from the top next to the speaker as shown. Then position the lower part of the fan into the housing.

  4. Set the torque value on 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 19 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to reinstall the six 8IP screws (923-14142) into the left fan.

  5. Press the fan flex cable to adhere it to the housing.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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