Re: [cobalt-users] Raq 4i Fans Not Working

["William J.A. Brillinger" <billy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 03:00 PM 10/12/01 -0500, you wrote:
> > I took a look at the Cobalt today and it looks like both of the fans are
> not
> > working. The CPU is currently running at 63 degrees celcius. I've got some
> > spare raq3s lying around and was wondering if I could take the fans out of
> > there and put them in the Raq4. Any suggestions would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks, Dave
> >

These types of fans can be easily repaired. They have no moving parts per se.

If you take the fan out, you should find a sticker covering the bearing on 
the spindle. Usually a drop of light oil and a spin or two is sufficient to 
coax another year out of the fan.

If the fan it is particularly dirty an air compressor is good for cleaning 
the blades. These fans can also be cleaned with water with no ill effects 
is they are dried and oiled properly.

Be careful to get the oil only on the bearing otherwise it will keep the 
sticker from sticking again.

It is important to replace the sticker - otherwise dirt will quickly jam 
the fan again.

- Bill




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