Removing case fan connected to motherboard

[Mecal]

Alright, so I have this case fan which directs air out of the case - came with the computer.
Compared to an aftermarket one I have, its pretty weak, so I want to replace it.

However, this is hooked up only to the motherboard, through the small 3 pin connector.

How do I unplug it?
it sounds stupid, but it feels like it stuck there!

Anything special you have to do?

thanks

 

[bubblescivic]

pull

 

[cohen]

Pull it out, easy,

Just don't pull on the cable.

Done.

 

[StrangleHold]

If the connector looks like this you just pull it off.

 

[Mecal]

how hard should it be to pull it out?
I've pulled fairly hard...

 

[thermophilis]

Sometimes they get hard to pull off, try wiggling it a little while you pull it out.

 

[Mecal]

alright, I'll give it another shot.

 

[StrangleHold]

It should not be that hard to pull off. Just make sure it doesnt have some kinda of weird clip holding it on. If its like the one in the photo it should just pull right off.

 

[diduknowthat]

Sometimes they have a little clip on one side. Try to pop the clip out and then pull.

 

[Mecal]

Strangle, it looks like it just like the one in the picture.

Im gonna turn off and try it now... hmm - maybe there is some clip I can see?

 

[Mecal]

OK, got it.

See that tall thing in the picture, that clips in into place?
That was the problem, lol

Then I ended up bending it too much and it broke off.
so now I can plug and unplug it freely, without the hassle.

 

[diduknowthat]

toldya it was a clip

 

[Mecal]

lol

well, its gone now, so it wont be giving me any trouble.
btw; this is the replacement fan I got:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200027

came to 12.00 including shipping.

not to shabby for a ball bearing fan with a control

 

[StrangleHold]

No problem as long as the fan connector stays on snug.

 

[Mecal]

yeah, its still connected well. its not loose or anything.