Re: [cobalt-users] changing fan by PSU on RAQ3i

[shimi <shimi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Gordon Fong wrote:

> Has anyone had any experience of changing the fan which is by the PSU on a
> RAQ3i.
> 
> I have done the first fan which cools the CPU which was easy, although I
> found that it occasionally stopped and needed a gentle blow to start it
> again. A bit worrying see as I wanted to replace it as it seemed not to be
> working as efficiently.
> 
> Anyway, the second fan is covered by the metal shield around the PSU. I
> think I need to to use an allen key to undo it. I tried one earlier and it
> seems to work, although I didn't undo it fully seeing as the power was still
> on. Yikes.
> 
> Once that is off, is it straightforward or are there other nasties to get in
> the way?
> 
> Gordon.

As long as those are for computers, it should be OK... Cobalt doesn't make
computers, they use standard components (like everybody else) to make
their boxes... as long as it's standard (connects to the 5/12Volt of the
supply), and the same size, all should be well....

- shimi.