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    M17x CPU fan

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by beeflan, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. beeflan

    beeflan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a warning to all M17x owners, my cpu fan spontaneously started making a mechanical clicking sound after about 3 weeks. The noise wasn't too bad most of the time, but it became unbearable at high rpm's while gaming.

    The good news is that after a quick 5 minute phone call to alienware, I had a new fan shipped out (free of course) and got it the next day. Bravo to alienware tech support. Fixed the problem completely.

    If anyone wants a free cpu fan let me know.. i'm sure it's fixable but I don't feel like messing with it.
     
    beeflan, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    I'll take it ..... I wanna test out something ...
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 26, 2009
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  3. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I want to get a better cpu fan. Need to research what's possible.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    I don't think you'll find one that will fit the M17x, drake.

    If you do let us know!
     
    sleey0, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Kinda why I want it :p I wanna test 2 things

    One is to fit a diff fan in the enclosure
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. beeflan

    beeflan Notebook Enthusiast

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    message me an address i'll send it when I can :)
     
    beeflan, Aug 26, 2009
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