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    Acer TimelineX 3820TG fan replacement

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by lordnikon, Jul 20, 2013.

  1. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Has anybody replaced the GPU/CPU fan off their 3820TG? My GPU fan is making a grinding noise and I think it's near the end of its life. The laptop also runs much hotter now but it's also summer so that may be a contributing factor.

    Anyway, does anyone know a reputable online parts store where I can get a replacement?

    TIA
     
    lordnikon, Jul 20, 2013
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  2. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    If you're in the US, Acer parts may not be available for the 3820TG, since the TG was never officially sold here. Canadian parts dealers would be your best bet in you're in the US. If you're in the EU, MK is probably the best. I sold my 3820TG last year, so I'll look-see if I have a GPU fan assembly laying around.
     
    Bronsky, Jul 22, 2013
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  3. JustaNick

    JustaNick Notebook Enthusiast

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    The fan is easy to replace. Order 2 of them because it will fail again, I'm at the third cpu fan. :(
     
    JustaNick, Jul 25, 2013
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  4. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't you have to take everything apart? Doesn't seem easy to me
     
    lordnikon, Aug 25, 2013
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    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    Yep. To replace the gpu fan assembly, you have to dissemble down to the motherboard, turn it over and remove the assembly. The good thing is that Acers are straight forward. Did you find a source for the parts?
     
    Bronsky, Aug 25, 2013
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  6. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Not yet mate...
     
    lordnikon, Aug 27, 2013
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    Where did you order yours?
     
    lordnikon, Aug 31, 2013
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    me too looking for one any suggestion plz ?
     
    temon, Nov 18, 2013
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  9. Bronsky

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    I think Nick is in Germany. That have a great part source there (MK I think it's called). Since the 3820TG was never formally sold here in the US, I would look for a Canadian source of parts. JTEC, a US & Canadian supplier of Acer parts has a fan assembly for the 4820TG but I don't see anything for the 3820TG. Acer Aspire Fans - acerparts.ca I don't think the parts are interchangeable.
     
    Bronsky, Nov 22, 2013
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  10. ellalan

    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    ellalan, Nov 22, 2013
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