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    u3 cooler laptop fan upgrades?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ai3643, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. ai3643

    ai3643 Newbie

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    Anyone done this yet? I recall someone doing this, but I can't find who it was.

    I like the U3, but the fans seem very weak. Anyone have a how to or info on what fans can be swapped out?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I would also be interested in this, the stock fans are useless.

    I would like it if we could all post the most powerful fan we can find as a replacement, I will start at 66CFM:
    Thermaltake Mobile Fan 12 AF0007 Case Fan. USB Powered, 12CM Adjustable Speed Fan Products Model: AF0007 [AF0007] : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come

    EDIT:
    Cheap ebay 65CFM @ $4:
    DC Cooling Fan 7 Blade 5V 12V 24V 120mm x 120 mm x25mm | eBay


    Pretty sure a single U3 fan is 15.4 CFM.

    65CFM per fan would be a huge upgrade.

    EDIT#2: Sorry didn't realize the original fans are 80mm not 120mm.

    80mm 5v 38CFM:
    Brushless DC Cooling Fan 5V 12V 24V 80mm x 80 mmx25mm | eBay
     
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  3. leeshjnn

    leeshjnn Notebook Evangelist

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    leeshjnn, Sep 28, 2012
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