2010/12/2, Mike McClain <mmccl...@nethere.com>: > On Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 11:49:55PM +0200, Andrei Popescu wrote: >> On Mi, 01 dec 10, 08:18:27, PETER EASTHOPE wrote: >> > >> > Advisable to replace the fan before other components have heat >> > damage. Repair is an option too. If the fan has ball bearings, >> > they can be replaced. Bearing vendors can be found on the Web >> > and on eBay. If the fan has bushings, they can be reconditioned. >> > Take them out. Poach them in non-detergent oil for at least 12 >> > hours to release the wear particles. Reassemble. Certainly worth >> > the effort. >> >> This is the first thing to do as soon as I have "my" Debian running on >> the "other" machine ;) Is WD40 suitable for such fans? > > No, WD40 won't last use sewing machine or 3-in-1 oil. > I've never disassembled one of these little muffin fans that come in > the PC or power supply but have had good luck just cleaning and oiling > them. About every 6 months I take the fans out and clean the exterior > with alcohol and Q-Tips removing the grease and dust that builds up. > I then lift the sticker or pop the little cap on the front (blade side) > of the fan that covers the bearing and put a drop or two of oil on the > end of the bearing and recover it. I haven't replaced a fan in this old > P1 system since I started doing that. > HTH, > Mike > > -- > Satisfied user of Linux since 1997. > O< ascii ribbon campaign - stop html mail - www.asciiribbon.org > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > listmas...@lists.debian.org > Archive: > http://lists.debian.org/20101202175348.ga9...@playground.mcclains.net > >
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