Help with Projector fan replacement

kPATm

kPATm

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Bit of a long shot here. I just purchased a cheap UNIC AC40 projector. I havnt had a chance to use it yet as Im waiting on a screen. I did turn it on and the fan is LOUD. Im hoping I can swap it out for a quiter one.

The specs of the original fan are 12v 0.15a It has a 3pin header. Would I be able to replace it with something like this

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-017-NB&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=818

The thing is that the connector on this fan is different from the original fan? Thanks
 
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Soldering isn't a problem. Im having trouble finding a replacement that has 0.15a rating?
 
So this is the layout of the original fan and shroud





I think I could get away with removing the stock fan and putting a fan on the outside blowing air over the cooling fins at the bottom right of the pics?
 
Nice write up and its accurate. My £50 "turd" is all I can afford and I do think its worth investing time and TBH not very much money to get it running reasonably silent . Besides I like messing with things so why not :-)
 
If I replaced the fan with a another 12v fan would it be safe to use even if the amperage was slightly higher, and if it was a 2 wire setup instead of the 3 wire on the original?

How about this

Or this but Im not sure of the Amp rating on this one?
 
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Thats what I was thinking of doing. My main concern is getting a fan that has a higher Amp rating?
 
I went ahead and ordered the Gelid Silent 5 its rated at 12v and 0.15 Amps and its a 3 pin job so it has the same specs as the original power rating wise
 
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