How to Replace the Fan in Your Dock

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Table of Contents

Introduction Use Caution Overview What you'll need Parts Tools Ready the Dock for Disassembly Click the down arrow to show instructions. Fan Replacement Reassembly of the Dock Click the down arrow to show instructions. Refilling the Dock & Priming the Hydrolayer Click the down arrow to show instructions.

Introduction

In this guide, you’ll learn how to replace the Fan in your Dock in roughly 15 minutes using just a few basic tools. We’ll walk you through each stage from staying safe and disassembling the unit to swapping the part and reassembling everything. Afterwards, we’ll show you the proper way to refill the reservoir with system cleaner and distilled water, leaving you with a fresh, smoothly running setup.

 

 

15 minutes
Easy

 

Use Caution

Before beginning any repairs, please ensure you follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures to protect your device from damage. 

Use Only Genuine Repair Parts. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Customer Experience Team.

 

 

Overview

A fan on a heatsink helps dissipate heat generated by heat exchanger. It blows air over the heartsink's metal fins, increasing airflow and carrying heat away from the device. This enhanced cooling prevents overheating and maintains optimal performance. Without a fan, the heatsink would be less effective at transferring heat away from the component.

 

What you'll need

 

Parts

  • Repair Kit available for purchase soon!

 

Tools

Tool 1 T10 Torx screwdriver
Tool 2 Wire cutters
Supplies System Cleaner Packet
Supplies Bucket, Distilled Water, Clean Damp Cloth

Ready the Dock for Disassembly

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Unplug the Power Cord

  • Disconnect the power cord from the Dock.

Unplug the Water Hose

  • Disconnect the water feed hose from the Dock. *Note: Keep a rag handy for any spilled water.

Draining water from the Dock

Water Reservoir

  • Remove the water reservoir from its housing, detach the lid, and pour the water into a bucket or sink.

Dock

  • Position the Dock over a bucket or sink, then attach the Drain Key to the Dock and hold it in place to drain water from the Dock.
  • Once the water has fully drained, proceed to the next step.

Top Cover Removal

  • Place a rag in the water reservoir housing to catch any water that may drip when flipping the unit onto its back to over to access the screws.
  • Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove the eight (8) T10 Torx screws.

Reposition the Dock

  • Raise the cover and place the shell face-down in front of the dock. Then identify the display cable connected to the control board.

Disconnect the Display Cable: 

  • Carefully detach it, and then set the Dock housing aside.

Dock Component Ready:

  • You are now ready to replace the part in your Dock.

 
 

Fan Replacement

Disconnect the Fan cable from the Control Board

  • Unplug the 4-wire harness cable (black plug) from the control board.

Remove Fan

  • Using a T10 Torx driver, remove the 4 screws that secure the Fan its bracket.

Install New Fan

  • Using a T10 Torx driver, secure the fan to its bracket with the four (4) screws.

Connect the Fan cable to the Control Board

  • Plug the fan’s cable into the 4-pin connector on the control board labeled “FAN.”

Reassembly of the Dock 

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Retrieve the Dock Housing

  • Take the Dock housing that was previously set aside.

Reconnect the Display Cable

  • Carefully attach the display cable back to the control board.

Lower the Cover

  • Gently lower the cover back into place on the Dock.

Securing the Dock Cover:

  • Turn the Dock over to access the screw holes, then use a T10 Torx screwdriver to fasten all eight (8) T10 Torx screws securely.

Set the Dock upright: 

  • Return the Dock back to its original upright position.
  • Place the water reservoir back into its housing.

Reconnect the Water Hose: 

  • Reattach the hose and press until it clicks securely.

Plug in the Power Cord: 

  • Reconnect the power cord to the Dock.

 
 

Refilling the Dock & Priming the Hydrolayer

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Enter the Menu

  • Power on the Dock by pressing the Power button.
  • Open the reservoir and add one packet of System Cleaner.
  • Fill the reservoir with distilled water.
  • Press both the + button and - button simultaneously to access the Main Menu.
  • Use the - button to scroll down to the Prime Hydrolayer option.
  • When Prime Hydrolayer is highlighted, press the Power button to confirm.
  • Use the + button to confirm prime hydrolayer.
  • Use the + button to confirm Next Step.
  • Use the Power button to power up your Dock.
 
 

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