[Rick the Chemist]

Hello all,

I am just wondering if it's possible to replace the fan in my rev. A tibook with a more quiet fan.

I am not sure if it's possible, anyone care to comment?

Cheers,

RtC

[Dapple]

It appears to be possible, but the thing is, that fan is designed to spin fast because it needs to, not because it can. If you put in a lower-RPM fan, you run the risk of overheating.

Anywho, it looks like you can do it just by prying out the fan and slapping in a new one. Allears as if it's a 30 mm fan, but it has a custom connector, so you'll have to A) hax0r the connection from the old fan onto the new fan lead or B) find a compatible fan.

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/me slaps himself with some grammar

[Rick the Chemist]

I know it would be possible to do so, but can anyone recommend a supplier to get a fan that small with the same RPM to get a higher or equivalent CFM.

Cheers,

RtC

[Dapple]

Higher RPM almost always means louder. You know, you could always solder some resistors onto your fan if you're up to it.

[tullamore]

Originally posted by Dapple:
Higher RPM almost always means louder. You know, you could always solder some resistors onto your fan if you're up to it.

Maybe even put a little potentiometer in there and drill a little hole so you can change the speed of the fan with a small screwdriver to suit the needs of your PB at certain times.