this question would be easier to understand if i could just insert a photo. i've tried to upload one from my pc as well as insert one from photobucket. i can't figure out how to do either.
can anyone help?
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this question would be easier to understand if i could just insert a photo. i've tried to upload one from my pc as well as insert one from photobucket. i can't figure out how to do either.
can anyone help?
Can you post a link to the photobucket image? Post a description of the issue as well.
thanks, jdc.
i powered up my pc this morning to find the case fan had died. the case is a nzxt. the fan is as well.
http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/Ta...ml?sort=9&o=18
it just went out of warranty in july(of course lol). i thought i could just replace the fan but the wiring to it is not readily accessible. i'm assuming that the opening to the right in the photo is for a second fan. would it be a bad idea to leave the dead fan there and just put a new one into that second opening?
also, i can't figure out the size of the fan. i see nzxt fans at 120 and 140 mm. i'm not sure if that's the diameter across the fan or the edge of the mounting. the opening diameter seems to be something in between.
thanks in advance.
What model number is that nzxt case? There should be an easy way to get to the fan wiring.
How to measure fans to determine the size:
https://www.quietpc.com/faq/27
You could add another fan to take over for the bad one, but I would still want to unplug the non-working fan to avoid potential problems. There should be a way to get to the power connector for it without too much trouble.
it doesn't say in the specs but bestbuy has one for sale that looks just like it:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-pha...&skuId=6560399
This a 92 being measured.
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/ima.../2016/08/9.jpg
thanks, train.
i just spoke to someone at microcenter just to check on the cost of having them replace it. the repair tech was very honest and said the labor would be a bit much for such a minor replacement. he said i should be able to replace it myself. i'll just have to take a closer look tonight.
in the meantime, i went to amazon and bought both a 120 and a 140 mm nzxt fan since they're so cheap. and i could get them today.
to my other question .... if i find i can't replace it, would putting a new one in the other opening be a bad idea? the broken one sits nearer to the power supply. i don't know if it's critical to have one in that position.
The positioning of a substitute fan should not be critical. However, if you leave the old fan in place, and you can't disconnect the power connector, you should probably cut the wires so it doesn't get any power. You don't want it overheating or shorting and catching on fire. While this is not likely to happen, better safe than sorry.
The NZXT Phantom 410 series cases have 2 120 mm fans and 1 140 mm fan included, with room for more of both.
The manual for it is here:
http://www.nzxt.jp/downloads/manuals..._410_multi.pdf
You should be able to use that to figure out how to get access to the fan power connector.
Pics here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-087-_-Product
thanks again, jdc.
looking at the pics, maybe i need to pop the top to get at the wiring.
i'll get back to you and let you know.
Case fans either plug into the motherboard or have a molex adapter that so it can connected to the 12 volt power.
http://www.apevia.com/images/product...S-BK-1_500.jpg
So yes, you will have to open the case.
That case is also supposed to contain a fan controller for up to 3 fans. You probably want the replacement fan to be controlled by that, and you will probably need to connect the new fan to the connector used by the old one for that to work.
Another option.. but you'd want to be handy with a soldering gun and be comfortable working inside the computer case.. is if the fan connector really is totally inaccessible you could clip the existing fan wires and solder the new fan wires directly to them. You'd have to be very careful of course and fully cover/insulate the solder joints with something like heat shrink tubing. Or you could use wire crimp connectors.
eg- http://www.cableorganizer.com/multilink-butt-splices/
i meant in addition to removing the side panel. *shudders*Quote:
Originally Posted by Train
SUCCESS.
amazon delivered the 2 fans about an hour ago. i removed the side panel. the power cord from the fan dived behind the motherboard and i had no idea where it came out. also, i couldn't figure out how to remove the old fan because the power supply was in the way. so, i popped the top hoping i could get it back on lol.
voila. unscrewed the dead fan and, taking jdc's advice, i cut the power cord to the dead fan. installed the replacement. it was a 140mm. since i also bought a 120 too and there were numerous holes around the second opening, i installed the second one too.
both purring nicely.
http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/Ta...ml?sort=9&o=13
thanks again, you guys, you're the BEST <3
Make sure the exposed wire ends from the cut cables aren't able to accidentally brush up against anything at all.. the case or esp the motherboard components. I'd put electrical tape over them.
good idea, fink. i also dl a hardware monitor and will be watching the temps for a few days. the amount of data is a bit overwhelming but better too much than not enough.
http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/Ta...ml?sort=9&o=26
I prefer Speccy
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...9b&oe=58456A9E
Terry,
This Guys Review might help you on how to change the fan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONNCUl7VVts
Sorry, didn't see a second page.
Glad to see you got it figured out!
UPDATE.
thanks for the link, bug. it did help. i watched it and the guy showed the case sans guts. a thing i never noticed ... BOTH sides of the case open up. who knew?
i opened the right side and saw where the lead from the old dead fan went. followed it to it's connection. disconnected and tossed it.
i also discover FOUR fan leads there and discovered that there is an intake fan in the front lower part of the case (it's not obvious from the outside). i connected two of the four to the two new fans. there is a fan speed switch on the top of the case and now it controls my two new fans.
again, thanks everyone <3