[Tangrin]

Hey guys

My computer started making an odd noise one day, I looked inside and noticed that the fan on the MB was running slow. I shut the computer off and dusted it out, but it still ran slow. I found this image on the internet which is the exact fan i have.....





Is it possible to repair this? or will it have to be replaced, if so how much does one usually cost?


Also, as i was looking for images I saw the same fan removed and it looked like it had glue on the bottom. Will I be able to repair it myself, or will I have to take it into a shop and get it fixed?

[jephree]

The "glue" is "Thermal Interface Material" as seen here:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=52630

There is no need to go to a shop.

That fan you picture looks like the Northbridge and not the CPU.

What is the exact model of your motherboard?

If you do not know use CPU_Z to find out:

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Mainboard: Manufacturer (MSI) / Model (?)

[Tangrin]

Make: MSI
Model: MS-7025
Chipset: nvida nForce3 250
Southbridge: nvida3 MCP

[jephree]

So here is the board:

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p..._neo2_platinum

Are you sure the noise is coming from this gold fan? Again that is a chipset fan.

The main CPU fan is much larger and on top of the white square in the picture.

[Tangrin]

Yeah, I am pretty sure. When the noise started, i looked inside and the fan was cutting in and out, going normal and then slowing down noticably, making the noise.

[jephree]

A search of MSI does not show that they supply spare parts.

You can use any chipset fan but the problem is the mounting mechanism.

You need to verify the replacement will work with the motherboard mounting options.

Here are a few from Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835425007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103155

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835108072