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    W860CU CPU Fan Connector Busted.

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by lainx, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. lainx

    lainx Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all.

    So recently i decided to do a little cleaning in my aging W860CU. After i was done the CPU Fan wouldn't turn on.
    The first thing i suspected was that the fan had died and then switched it with the GPU Fan.
    Turns out it was working fine.

    I then decided to test the connections with a multimeter and it turns out that the pin connector connecting to the cpu fan on the motherboard is busted.
    I was wondering if there's any way to salvage this by soldering?

    The laptop works just fine, and i did an experiment connecting the fan to the right pins on the bluetooth connector. That turned on the fan in a kind of medium rpm mode.
    I then proceeded to stress test the CPU using prime95. The laptop turns itself off at CPU Temp 60C (using hwmonitor).
    I suspect when it hits that mark the CPU tries to send signals to the fan to increase rpm but since it's not connected to the correct connector it shuts itself off.

    Anyways, i would be really glad if someone could post some input. Buying a new motherboard is off the table since i'd rather use the money to upgrade my current desktop instead.
    If it's not repairable, what could i get for selling the spare parts?
    Specs are:
    I7 620M
    5870M
    4gb ram.
    1920*1080 screen.

    Like i said, everything's working peachy and i could probably use it for everyday activites but i suspect once i use it for gaming it'll just turn off.

    Thanks!
     
    lainx, Jan 17, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    You can look into a reflow on that particular solder point. Otherwise, I don't know where you would get that particular component - at least not without hassle and without cost (not sure what the cost is either).
     
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  3. lainx

    lainx Notebook Consultant

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    Allright, thanks for the help. Not sure if the solder is totally busted around the pin connector as well but i'll give it a go.

    Too bad the cost for replacing the motherboard is far too expensive. Is there any reseller that buy parts from regular users? I might just opt for that so i can take use the money for a new desktop instead.
     
    lainx, Jan 21, 2013
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  4. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    None as far as I know, you could try the members market on here, someone with soldering skills might take it and just solder the fan directly to the board and get a working system.

    The other option is to get someone skilled to do that for you.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 21, 2013
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