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April 3rd, 2008
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Registered User
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Power Supply fan not turning?
Anybody has any idea why my power supply fan isn't turning?
The 3 other fans inside my computer are turning though.(Including the processor one.) Loose wiring?
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April 3rd, 2008
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Lord Pooter
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Fan might've died. I highly suggest you don't even dare to try and open the PSU to fiddle with the fan, as you might end up killing yourself in the process.
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April 3rd, 2008
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Actually, unplug the power supply before you do so. And... make sure the power supply is not connected to any other power source.
A better way to do it is return the supply back to its manufacturer for warranty.
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April 3rd, 2008
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Insomniac in training...
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Fan might be dead or the wire connecting the fan is loose. I'd open it up and see if the soldering is still good.
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April 3rd, 2008
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Sometimes, you can even replace the fan.
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Insomniac in training...
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Quote:
 . Most PSUs are built with 120mm nowadays, so just go buy one and do some desoldering/soldering and you're good . I did a couple times because the stock fans on the older PSU were 90mm and sounded like whirlwind tunnels...
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April 3rd, 2008
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Lord Pooter
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Hey retards, why don't warn him about the dangers of opening a PSU and getting zap from the capacitor, which is enough to kill a man?
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Just make sure you're well-protected when you do it, and it'll be fine. Mmm... let's say... you just need some gloves... and rubber shoes... and... clothings that are not made from wool.
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April 3rd, 2008
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lol. Sorry for the trouble guys but it seems like it only turns after a few hours of running the computer.Probably because it doesn't feel that the heat is hot enough to waste the energy to turn?
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