Graphics Card Repair

[MarkK]

Hey hey forum!

I would just like to know if any one has managed to get cooling fans on a graphics card replaced?
I have an Nvidia N560 OC 1gb but both of the fans have decided to stop spinning...

Board over heats and turns off after about 5 mins of run time and this is no good... already crying that my other monitor is gone!

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[Sharrivz]

@Gizmo do you know?

 

[johan]

Most probably just dust buildup in the bushing; remove the Gigabyte labels, underneath you will see a small rubber plug, remove. Some are held in place by a circlip and others with small o-ring, remove. Clean fan spindle and inside brass bush with contact cleaner, re-lube after wiping off excess contact cleaner fluid. Re-assemble and they should be working again.

 

[MarkK]

Most probably just dust buildup in the bushing; remove the Gigabyte labels, underneath you will see a small rubber plug, remove. Some are held in place by a circlip and others with small o-ring, remove. Clean fan spindle and inside brass bush with contact cleaner, re-lube after wiping off excess contact cleaner fluid. Re-assemble and they should be working again.

Sir you are a legend!

I will try and have a look quick and let you know! Thanks so much

 

[MarkK]

@johan it looks like they don't intend for this to be opened from the top, removed the sticker and its just a mark on the plastic from the injection moulding of the part :/

 

[MarkK]

@johan i removed the fan and the sticker on the bottom says DC Brushless fan

 

[iPWN]

@MarkK let me know if that doesn't work, I have an aftermarket cooler that will fit. Also make sure your fan header plug has not come loose, it's odd that both fans have stopped working.

 

[johan]

@johan it looks like they don't intend for this to be opened from the top, removed the sticker and its just a mark on the plastic from the injection moulding of the part :/

All fans I had to deal with were able to open up, try to pull the fan off - just don't force too hard. It must be able to come off.

 

[MarkK]

Woww that sounds like things cracking lol

 

[johan]

Woww that sounds like things cracking lol

CRACKING doesn't sound right!

 

[MarkK]

lol yea i stopped ;D it sounds like they do not want to come apart lol
I will have to figure this out gently

 

[johan]

lol yea i stopped ;D it sounds like they do not want to come apart lol
I will have to figure this out gently

If they don't turn freely when you spin with your finger, its definitely dust between fan spindle and bushing that formed a carbonized "glue" type layer - you can soak them for a couple of hours in something like a mix of 30% Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol) and 70% distilled water, best will be in an ultrasonic cleaner. Don't think the time spend is worth it, just buy new cooling fans.

 

[MarkK]

@iPWN I think I might need your eye's in person
Thanks for the help @johan!

 

[BansheeZA]

Get some electrical cleaner spray and spray it out. Otherwise new fans or cooling system

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