Thank you.
Thank you.
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dacraka: I couldn't figure out where exactly to apply the lubrication to the fan though? Looks like there are electrical parts I don't want to touch in the middle of the fan?
B1GGLZ:dacraka: I couldn't figure out where exactly to apply the lubrication to the fan though? Looks like there are electrical parts I don't want to touch in the middle of the fan?
I've generally found the bearing needing lubrication underneath the fan's label. Pull off the label to reveal the bearing.
ubergeeknz:
Yep. Usually underneath the label is a rubber plug as well. Be careful to add just the tiniest drop, then try to run the fan for 10 minutes with the bearing pointing upwards (and the plug out still) - a 9v battery usually works here - before mopping up the excess with a cotton tip. Then put the plug back in, and/or sellotape over the hole (the labels never re-stick), and reinstall.
YMMV but I usually get another year at least out of fans this way, assuming they've not run dry for too long.
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