[Juggalo23451]

I am just wondering what tool you would use to remove the snap ring on the fan unless it is called something different.
I would like to know the right tool.
Thanks

 

[lowfat]

I use a very small flat head screw driver to just pop it on and off.

 

[Juggalo23451]

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Originally Posted by lowfat

I use a very small flat head screw driver to just pop it on and off.

Yeah but I want an actual tool.

 

[Big Elf]

Circlip Pliers?

 

[Gantrithor]

I bought these a few years ago and have used them on PC fans and many other objects:



They are Hi-Tech 1221-S and can have internal and external modes so you don't have to buy two pairs of pliers.

 

[Juggalo23451]

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Originally Posted by Gantrithor

I bought these a few years ago and have used them on PC fans and many other objects:



They are Hi-Tech 1221-S and can have internal and external modes so you don't have to buy two pairs of pliers.

Are they similar to these
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Channellock-8-in-Retaining-Ring-Pliers-927/100348008

 

[Dirtyworks]

Snap ring pliers.

Yes, seriously.

 

[Juggalo23451]

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Originally Posted by Dirtyworks

Snap ring pliers.

Yes, seriously.

the bit size is is fine but i am having size issue where the metal is bigger then the bit

 

[Gantrithor]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juggalo23451

Are they similar to these
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Channellock-8-in-Retaining-Ring-Pliers-927/100348008

Not really. Those don't appear to come with more than one set of tips whereas the Hi-Techs come with 5 types. I've encountered some rings where only 1-2 of the tips would even fit.

 

[Juggalo23451]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gantrithor

Not really. Those don't appear to come with more than one set of tips whereas the Hi-Techs come with 5 types. I've encountered some rings where only 1-2 of the tips would even fit.

it comes with
.036
.047
.070

 

[Gantrithor]

It's not just the tip diameters but the angles as well. A lot of times it looks like any tip will work and then I find that only one tip style works. If it has the 90-degree ones it might be worth a shot.

 

[morencyam]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gantrithor

I bought these a few years ago and have used them on PC fans and many other objects:



They are Hi-Tech 1221-S and can have internal and external modes so you don't have to buy two pairs of pliers.

I used a pair of these when I painted my GTs. They worked great. I've also used the probes from my multimeter.