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    GPU Cooling Fan stopped.....

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Cjames, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. Cjames

    Cjames Newbie

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    I got a P7811FX and it is out of warranty. The GPU fan stopped working a couple of days ago, so no gaming for me until I can get it replaced.

    And that is the big question. Where can I get a new fan? I'm getting the run-around on Gateway's site. It seems they want me to use their "Answers By Gateway" which is $60.00 for 30 minutes. Which is kinda nuts seeing how all I want is just to order a cooling fan.

    Anyone here know how to get replacement parts from them without going though ABG?
     
    Cjames, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. stephen0205

    stephen0205 Notebook Consultant

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    maybe ebay
     
    stephen0205, Aug 28, 2009
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  3. Starcub

    Starcub Notebook Consultant

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    There is also the possibility that the fan is not the problem. My guess is that it operates on a 3-5v. input, so maybe if you strung a few batteries together you could test the fan that way. Could also just be that the fan is stuck with gunk, you should be able to rotate the fan effortlessly with your finger.

    If I'm not mistaken, getting to the FX's GPU requires that you just about take apart your entire computer. There are a few people in this forum who have, or who are doing that, you could search for their posts and ask for instructions. Not sure if the procedure is stickied anywhere.

    Update: found instructions here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=382408
     
    Starcub, Aug 29, 2009
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    fan runs @5V, connect it directly to usb power(usb = 5V).
     
    moral hazard, Aug 29, 2009
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  5. Kamin_Majere

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    Have you tried cleaning out your system before you try replacing the fan?

    Our fans have a problem with dust "wrapping" itself up in the fan spindle and stopping the fan from being able to turn.

    Get some canned air and some q-tips and do a really deep cleaning.

    That will probably free up your fan
     
    Kamin_Majere, Aug 30, 2009
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  6. sparkyman2000

    sparkyman2000 Notebook Consultant

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    If the above doesnt work go shopping:

    Place 1

    Place 2

    Just shop around.
     
    sparkyman2000, Aug 30, 2009
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  7. Starcub

    Starcub Notebook Consultant

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    OMG! $70 for a fan! About ten years ago I bought fans for a desktop that were like $5-10 each. Is this just because they go into a notebook?
     
    Starcub, Aug 31, 2009
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  8. Cjames

    Cjames Newbie

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    Thanks Sparkyman, got the part number from the two websites you gave and found a fan on Ebay for $20. Just got it today and will be putting it in later tonight. :D
     
    Cjames, Sep 4, 2009
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