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 Posted: Sun, 12th Dec 2010 00:12 Post subject: Repairing a GPU fan? |
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Hey guys.
I've got a bit of a trouble with my ATI Radeon HD 4870 stock fan... long story short, the fan doesn't work at all, and I have to use my finger in order to get it to spin around for a while (Doesn't spin for long though, give or take 15 minutes).
I was wondering if there are any methods in repairing the fan without voiding the warranty, I've read that oiling the fan can be a good idea, I have no idea which kind of oil that would be suited best for the job though, but maybe one of you guys know?
I'd return this pile of shite ASAP if I had the receipt in hand... been looking for it for a while.
Thanks,
wiz
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| Posted: Sun, 12th Dec 2010 00:50 Post subject: |
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that thing still has warranty?
anyway any motor oil will do, just don't poor too much, in any case i don't think it's coz it's dry, usually it would just become noisy
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| Posted: Sun, 12th Dec 2010 01:01 Post subject: |
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Hehe, bought it 9 months ago, so 3 months left, been doing pretty much everything but using grease/oil to fix the fan, but all to no avail... will see the outcome tomorrow.
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| Posted: Sun, 12th Dec 2010 01:10 Post subject: |
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u can get some arctic cooler for like 20 euro to swap with original, i'll bet it wil not only cool better but also generate less noise, unless of course u thinking rma
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| Posted: Sun, 12th Dec 2010 09:43 Post subject: |
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usually you need to get to the electric motor on the fan. On one side there's a sticker on the fan, CAREFULLY remove that sticker (not completeky, leave it on halfway) till you can reach the bearings and put one drop of sewing machine type oil in there, any thin oil will do basically. Then put the sticker back on so nothing like dust and stuff can get in there. Obviously try not to touch the sticky side with your fingers, use a scalpel or something and you should be good to go, if that is indeed the cause of your problem.
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| Posted: Tue, 14th Dec 2010 21:41 Post subject: |
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It could just be dirt in the bearing. I just used some bicycle oil and spun it with a vacuum cleaner.
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| Posted: Tue, 14th Dec 2010 22:52 Post subject: |
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if you got no special oil a drop of vegetable oil from your kitchen will do the job extremely well..
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| Posted: Wed, 15th Dec 2010 17:18 Post subject: |
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Is there any way to apply oil without voiding the warranty? I guess that sticker Perry was on about is the thing they check if warranty has been breached?
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| Posted: Wed, 15th Dec 2010 21:41 Post subject: |
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I would if I had the receipt :/
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| Posted: Thu, 16th Dec 2010 22:40 Post subject: |
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It cost 200 euros when I bought it, so if warranty is in check I can pretty much turn in the card and get a modern card 200 euros cheaper. JUST NEED THE FUCKING RECEIPT...
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| Posted: Thu, 16th Dec 2010 22:49 Post subject: |
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I can add up money ofc, it's worked this way before.
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| Posted: Thu, 16th Dec 2010 23:48 Post subject: |
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| wizarD. wrote: | | It cost 200 euros when I bought it, so if warranty is in check I can pretty much turn in the card and get a modern card 200 euros cheaper. JUST NEED THE FUCKING RECEIPT... |
did you pay in cash or credit? If you used a card you could use an old statement for proof of purchase.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one
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| Posted: Fri, 17th Dec 2010 00:05 Post subject: |
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I did use card... thanks for the notice mate
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