how to lubricate intel i5 fan?

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#205130 31-Oct-2016 09:49

I have an intel i5 fan, it's a e97379. I am trying to lubricate it as it making a bit of noise. I peeled the sticker back and it looks like there is a circle disc in the middle, looking online on some fans this pops out so you can see the shaft, but it does not look like it comes out on this fan, does it? how do I lubricate it?

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#1661249 31-Oct-2016 09:52

Can you post a picture? It is possibly a rubber plug which you could pop out with a pick

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#1661253 31-Oct-2016 10:06

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#1661254 31-Oct-2016 10:11

does it seem to be rubber? Poke it with something sharp like an exacto knife at the edge and see if you can lift it out

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#1661256 31-Oct-2016 10:20

seems plastic, tried poking pin into the edge but nothing happened. Is this just the way the i5 fans are or am i not doing it properly?

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#1661258 31-Oct-2016 10:23

Or pick up a new fan/heatsink..... Intel ones start around $5 at PBTech.....

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#1661262 31-Oct-2016 10:28

mb82:

seems plastic, tried poking pin into the edge but nothing happened. Is this just the way the i5 fans are or am i not doing it properly?

Seems that some of them are, might be easier to replace it. If you're brave you could try drilling a hole near the centre there, see what you see. Can just cover it back up with tape.

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#1661273 31-Oct-2016 10:38

basically dug a small hole with craft knife where the seem seems to be, does not look like it is coming out.

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#1661278 31-Oct-2016 10:45

I have an 1155 socket i don't think that pb tech one supports it says it is for 1150/1151, but looks like new fan is the go.

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#1661279 31-Oct-2016 10:47

New fan.

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#1661280 31-Oct-2016 10:47

Use a small sharp screw driver around the edge, wack it in deep and pry the blighter out. Don't chicken out - it's a small plug and will lift off.

Best fan lubricant I've found is some expensive teflon bicycle chain lubricant. The noisy fans I last treated with it have run 3 years 24/7 since.

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#1661284 31-Oct-2016 10:53

If its making noise I'd say the bearings are shot . Oiling worn bearings may be just a short term fix
If its a fully sealed bearing you'll just be oiling the outside .

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#1661293 31-Oct-2016 11:04

For 1155, quite a few choices from PB.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search?sf=1155+fan&o=price&d=a#sort_group_form

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#1661302 31-Oct-2016 11:17

dusty42:
Use a small sharp screw driver around the edge, wack it in deep and pry the blighter out. Don't chicken out - it's a small plug and will lift off.

Best fan lubricant I've found is some expensive teflon bicycle chain lubricant. The noisy fans I last treated with it have run 3 years 24/7 since.

That's a good result. Impressive. Nothing to lose trying that on your own equipment.