how to dismantle case fan???

G-Dubs · 26 Sep 2009 at 20:20

I saw a link a while back that showed very nicely how to take the fan blades and hub out of a case fan so you can spray them.

I now can't find the link or remember how it was done, can anyone help please?

G-Dubs · 27 Sep 2009 at 10:48

Anyone???

Amidar · 27 Sep 2009 at 10:50

Google and 10 secs.

http://www.dvhardware.net/articles7.html

http://www.noisy-computer-fans.co.uk/

G-Dubs · 27 Sep 2009 at 11:07

many thanks, I'd found these two also, the one i was looking for went into a bit more detail re how to release the circular retainer onder the bung, cos for the life of me I can't get the damn thing off. Are some of them sealed do you think?

Xappy · 27 Sep 2009 at 11:52

I know the question has already been answered but here's an on-forum link http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13927496&postcount=41
As for removing the plastic clip, a pair of tiny flat headed screwdrivers or similar should do it.

G-Dubs · 27 Sep 2009 at 19:06

Many thanks to both for advice and links offered

I'll give it a go on one of my old ones first