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    Sager NP7358 (Clevo W350SS): Need to replace fan on GTX860m - Where can i find one?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HailBee, Oct 12, 2014.

  1. HailBee

    HailBee Newbie

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    Hey all, the fan on my Cleveo W350SS attached to the gfx card(the intake on the bottom of the laptop) has begun making a very loud wirring noise to the point I cant watch shows on it without headphones and its a really annoying distraction in games.

    I tried cleaning the fan(which has relatively no dust on it at all) to no avail so im guessing based on what i've googled that a ball bearing has become dislodged and the fan isnt spinning as it should(hence the very loud noise its making)

    Where abouts could I find a replacement fan for the card? - The temperature is fine as it never goes above 70*C even when running games on high performance but the noise is unbearable.

    As the laptops less than six months old its very sad to have to the fan break down so quickly :(
     
  2. Marksman30k

    Marksman30k Notebook Deity

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    Give the magnet mod on this page a shot
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo-reviews-owners-lounges/748242-official-clevo-w230ss-sager-np7338-owner-s-lounge-225.html
    The W230SS and the W350SS should share the same fan so the chance of success is high

    The magnet itself is mentioned on this page
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo-reviews-owners-lounges/748242-official-clevo-w230ss-sager-np7338-owner-s-lounge-226.html
     
  3. HailBee

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    That looks like a great fix and cheap too! Thanks heaps for the info.
     
  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    if its less than 6 months old then why not get it repaired under warranty through your supplier.