How to install new CPU fan?

[Japheth]

hey,
My old CPU fan is not working properly, so I am trying to install a new fan.
But I am completely unaware of getting my old fan off, since there are no screws. But there is some kind of clip.

How should I do?

[Maxforu]

The fan is attached along with the heatsink.With care the fan is removeable,leaving the heatsink attached. It would be harder if the heat sink is removed.

The fan itself is a snapin.You can see the fingers in the mounting hole.
you can use a small screwdriver, a small knife edge and maybe a few toothpicks would do. A needle nose pliers that can fit the depression would work,or use small pieces of tubing to hold the fingers in.

With a proper tool or extreme care you can take the fan off without removing the heatsink.

[T.J.]

Computer fans can be rather noisy. This can be distracting in a quiet work area. Manufacturers are finding ways to not use computer fans and still have an effective cooling system for the computer. One alternative is to have a larger heatsink. Although this is much more costly, it is a quieter and more reliable way to cool the inside of the computer.