Predator Orion 5000 : How to clean the fans ?

Agoniste

Hi all,

I would like to clean the 2 front fans. 

The problem is that there is no access from the front. Inside, a gate blocks the access too.

I have seen some kind of screws that can be pinched with pliers. To obviously remove the complete front of the PC. But the manipulation seems to me dangerous.

Does anyone have a solution?

Have a nice day.

Agoniste

Here the picture inside the PC,


Here is the special screw,

GotBanned

If the case is anything like 3000 series case, you should be able to remove the front panel by simply pulling it. I believe that under the PSU shroud is another pair of plastic stubs keeping the front panel in place.

Are there any screws under those folding headphone stands? I'd also remove the other side panel and check the bottom of the case for obvious screws that need to be loosened before doing anything else.

EDIT: Is there an easy way to remove the top panel? Maybe it needs to be removed first as it might hide additional screws under it?

billsey

Which PO5-xxx-xxxx model do you have? On most you remove the ODD then remove the hot swap drive then pull the front bezel off from the bottom, watching to make sure you don't muck up those attachment hooks at the top. With the front bezel removed you should have direct access to the fans.

Agoniste

Hi GotBanned and Billsey,

Thanks for your help 

Yes, that's right Billsey, but the power button cable needs to be disconnected. Because it is glued.


I can't completely remove the front part.

GotBanned

Glued? No reason for them to do that.

My own PC dusting duties are taken care of by ITDusters CompuCleaner Xpert Air Duster. It is a bit pricey, but blows dust away like nothing else!

https://www.itdusters.com/product/xpert/

Agoniste

GotBanned said:

Glued? No reason for them to do that.

Yes! I don't know why...

GotBanned said:

My own PC dusting duties are taken care of by ITDusters CompuCleaner Xpert Air Duster. It is a bit pricey, but blows dust away like nothing else!

https://www.itdusters.com/product/xpert/

Thanks, i have it at home too. But not yet used 

billsey

There should be enough slack in the cable to allow you to move the front bezel out of the way. Maybe it's curled up inside along with some of the other cables?

Agoniste

billsey said:

There should be enough slack in the cable to allow you to move the front bezel out of the way. Maybe it's curled up inside along with some of the other cables?

Thanks for the information, i will try it soon.

Lenarsa

Agoniste said:

Here the picture inside the PC,


Here is the special screw,

How do you remove the special screw? Its hard to stick a screwdriver in it. I’ve tried using pliers unsuccessfully as I dont want to force it, any help? Thanks!

Lenarsa

Agoniste said:

Hi all,

I would like to clean the 2 front fans. 

The problem is that there is no access from the front. Inside, a gate blocks the access too.

I have seen some kind of screws that can be pinched with pliers. To obviously remove the complete front of the PC. But the manipulation seems to me dangerous.

Does anyone have a solution?

Have a nice day.

HOW DO YOU UNSCREW THE SPECIAL SCREW PLEASE I VE BEEN TRYING 2 HOURS NOW THANK YOU

billsey

It looks like it is not a screw. Notice how the plastic has that split? You press the two sides of the split together and push it out.

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