Replacement exhaust fans can be bought from the darkly labs store here.
Step 1:
Unplug the USB and power leads from the Emblaser 2.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Air_Assist_-_Installation_guide-01-01-1024x1024.png)
Step 2: (optional if you have v2 air-assist)
If your machine has the new v2 air-assist accessory, you will need to detach this before you can access all the screws for the electronics pod.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa_versions_top.jpg)
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/step13.jpg)
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/step13a.jpg)
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/step13b.jpg)
Step 3:
Remove the 5 screws holding the rear electronics pod in place.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Micro_Board_Replacement-01-1024x1024.png)
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Micro_Board_Replacement-02-1024x1024.png)
Step 4:
Unplug the exhaust fan connector from the controller board.
Carefully remove the old fan. Please note that the fan is attached to the electronics pod with a piece of double-sided tape and will need to be pulled away. Carefully remove any remaining double-sided tape from the electronics pod.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Exhaust_Fan_replacement-03-1024x438.png)
Step 5:
Apply the supplied piece of double-sided tape to the back of the electronics pod.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Exhaust_Fan_replacementa.png)
Step 6:
Install the new fan ensuring it is firmly attached to the double-sided tape. Plug in the connector as shown.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Exhaust_Fan_replacement-03-1-1024x438.png)
Step 7:
Re-attach the electronics pod to your machine.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Micro_Board_Replacement-06-1024x1024.png)
Step 8: (optional if you have v2 air-assist)
Re-attach the air-assist accessory.
![](https://darklylabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/step13-1.jpg)