Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind

Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind

Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind This guide shows how to fix a pc fan that has suddently become very noisy. The guide shows how to get to, clean and lubricate the fan in a netbook MSI Wind to make it nice and quiet again.

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Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind

INTRODUCTION Needed remedies: - Screwdrivers - Brush - Oil

TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1) Detailing Brush (1) Lubricant (1)

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Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind

Step 1 — Disassembly

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Remove battery

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Turn Netbook upside down

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Unscrew all screws from the back of the pc

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Remove the back plate

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Unscrew metal cover on top of fan

Step 2 — Removing the fan

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Gently lift the fan making sure not to drop dust into the motor of the fan below

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Clean fan blades

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Clean the fan house

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place the fan upside down so the metal pin points upwards

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Repairing Noisy fan on MSI Wind

Step 3 

Apply oil 

Apply one or two droplets of oil onto the metal pin

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Place it on the motor and make sure it rotates without problems

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In case there is still sounds coming from the fan when turned on, redo the cleaning and lubrication.

Step 4

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Assemble everything and test

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-21 08:52:52 AM.

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