[Cialug] OT: Failed Dell Fan Questions

[Dave Hala Jr]

I'd stay away from graphite, silicone should be ok.




On Tue, 2011-10-11 at 11:24 -0500, Nathan C. Smith wrote:
> I had a FAN fail in an old Dell box (5+ years old).  The fan is attached to a cowling that covers the CPU and vents through the back of the tower.
> 
> I took the fan apart and tried a Silicon Spray to lubricate it -- that seemed to work; briefly.  The machine is now shutting down - I assume because of heat.
> 
> I plan to replace the fan.  Here are my questions:
> 
> Anybody have any good recommendations on places to get Dell replacement parts?  
> 
> Is light oil a better replacement lubricant for fan bearings?  What about Graphite?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -Nate
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