Rattling fan

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ChIck3n

Discussion Starter · Mar 3, 2009

Hi, I have an Antec 3 speed 120mm fan (extra from an antec 1200 case) that I am using as a sidefan. I have it on a fan controller but when I turn it up to medium or full speed it rattles like crazy! Sometimes I can turn it off and on or kick it a little and it will go away for a bit, but it always comes back. It is not vibrations from the case, it is coming from the inside of the fan. I have tried blowing it out, no luck. Any ideas on what to do? I guess I may just have to open it up and clean it out.

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Symek

· #2 · Mar 3, 2009

Is it screwed in securely?

You can buy rubber fan screws to dampen vibrations

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DuckieHo

· #3 · Mar 3, 2009

Sounds like an unbalanced fan... RMA time.

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ChIck3n

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 3, 2009

@Symek. I actually did not use screws, I have it secured with zip ties. They are very tight and the fan does not move.

@DuckieHo. Darn. I bought it from a friend who did not need it. I guess I will need to order a new fan if there is no way to fix it.

It seems to go away if I hold the fan flat, but it rattles more when it is vertical.

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DuckieHo

· #5 · Mar 3, 2009

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Originally Posted by ChIck3n

You can apply a piece of tape on one of the blades or hub to attempt to rebalance the fan. Of course, you would need to know how off-balanced it was....

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ChIck3n

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 3, 2009

Ok, I guess it does not hurt to try! Thanks for the input.

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