2006-07-22 01:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by malik8795 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Go to Wal-mart and get a new one.
If you have the plug out, try to spin the fan by hand. If it moves, maybe it will be OK. But if it is stuck, it might be burned out.
2006-07-22 01:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, if you mean the power supply fan, here's a trick I don't often teach many people so listen up.
You know how there's usually 4 little holes around the middle of the fan on the outside of the power supply?
if there is we can fix it without even opening the unit.
Get a syringe (available at drug stores usually for insulin) and put 3IN1 machine oil in it.
On an almost 45 degree angle, insert the needle through 1 of the 4 holes so that the tip hits the centre of the fan label
Under this label is a rubber grommet. Push the needle till it punctures the rubber, and squeeze in a little oil. Remove the needle, the rubber will seal itself. Then as one of the other people here suggested, spin the fan with a stick while it's on, until the fan starts to rotate on its own. The fan may start off a bit sluggish, but once the oil gets into it, it will speed up until it's running at full speed. The fan should be good for about another year.
In my toolkit, I ALWAYS have a hype full of 3-IN-1 in it.
Do NOT use de-greasers like WD40. They may make it run initially, but will only make the situation worse a short time down the road, as it will disperse any lubricant that may be remaining.
If your power supply doesn't have said holes, or if it's not the power supply fan, simply remove the fan, and inject the oil direct through the centre of the fan label (through the underlying grommet) and spin the fan till it runs on it's own.
Ask your mom if she has 3-in-1 sewing machine oil (the most common in the old days). chances are, she might, and you should be able to score a syringe for free at the drug store.
2006-07-22 01:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by SuperTech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small electric appliances are so cheap these days that no repair services are available...its just cheaper to buy a new one...but there are things you can do. Try taking it apart. Open the cage, remove the fan itself and see if tou can get at the motor. Check it...clean the dust out...check the graphite brushes and polish the part of the rotor that they touch. Make sure that it all rotates freely and smoothly. Lubricate it with a little spray-silicone (from the auto-parts dealer). If you put it back together, you may have to give the blades a spin to get them started...let it run for a few hours before you shut it off.
2006-07-22 01:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by FreddyBoy1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prolly have to buy a new one i doubt u can repair it in the mean time take the casing off i guess and use a fan next to the puter but dont let it get too hot
2006-07-22 01:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by meowbaby7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to unplug it, peel the paper tag up and put a tiny drop of fine oil in there, it might work for a bit longer, but fans are fairly cheap now. (fine oil= sewing machine oil or equivalent)
2006-07-22 01:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Nocode3738 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spin it with a stick. :P
2006-07-22 01:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by akar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it, they're really cheap! Good luck!
2006-07-22 01:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's shot! you have to buy a new one. If you want to....try taking some wd40 to it.
2006-07-22 01:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by CoffeeChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋