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    HGL30 fan switch mod

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mikysee, Jan 13, 2007.

  1. mikysee

    mikysee Notebook Guru

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    Here are some pics of the mod. The switch basically allows me to have the fan constantly on but at a slower speed and less noise, off, or normal. The constant voltage is taken from the usb. I took out the modem port to make room for the switch. I haven't used dial up since the 90s so i don't think I'll miss it.

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    mikysee, Jan 13, 2007
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  2. iza

    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    Ooo, cool.
    I wish I was that ambitious, had that much time on my hands, and had the guts to try something like that.
     
    iza, Jan 13, 2007
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  3. Atook

    Atook Notebook Evangelist

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    Really cool mikysee, I didn't notice the voltage regulator in your photos, how does that look once it's all put together?
     
    Atook, Jan 13, 2007
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  4. mikysee

    mikysee Notebook Guru

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    The voltage regulator is in the last pic on the upper left corner. It's the gray circle.
     
    mikysee, Jan 13, 2007
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    Very interesting. Thanks for posting that mikysee!
     
    chrisyano, Jan 14, 2007
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    hehe, maybe if this fan thing gets on my nerves enough I'll try it out. soldering and such doesn't bother me. been years since I burnt out a component :)
     
    Golluk, Jan 14, 2007
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