Hi Guys!
I have two classics. One of them has a fan that is starting to buzz. Any thoughts?
Same for mine.
If you have one of the new chassis the fans come out the back and are suppose to be held in place with a dab of silicon to keep then quite.
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=78&videoCat_ID=18
If you have the older chassis removing the fans require removing some boards. :'(
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=79&videoCat_ID=18
It could also be the fan rattling around in the "Turbo" (top right corner) part of the case.
Shut down the classic, Pop the fan cover off (a light "whack" with the butt end of a screwdriver usually works), remove the fan, apply some silicone on 3 sides (not the front) of the fan, place fan back in slot, replace cover, turn the classic back on.
2 - sided tape works in a pinch also.
Cheers,
Lou
Quote from: Lou on November 11, 2013, 06:59:19 PM
It could also be the fan rattling around in the "Turbo" (top right corner) part of the case.
Shut down the classic, Pop the fan cover off (a light "whack" with the butt end of a screwdriver usually works), remove the fan, apply some silicone on 3 sides (not the front) of the fan, place fan back in slot, replace cover, turn the classic back on.
2 - sided tape works in a pinch also.
Cheers,
Lou
Thanks!
Quote from: Resthome on November 11, 2013, 06:29:33 PM
If you have one of the new chassis the fans come out the back and are suppose to be held in place with a dab of silicon to keep then quite.
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=78&videoCat_ID=18
If you have the older chassis removing the fans require removing some boards. :'(
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=79&videoCat_ID=18
Thank you for your reply.
I think mine are the old version. I also noticed the black bars that holds the FETs to the heat sink are cracked. Weird.
Quote from: Resthome on November 11, 2013, 06:29:33 PM
If you have one of the new chassis the fans come out the back and are suppose to be held in place with a dab of silicon to keep then quite.
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=78&videoCat_ID=18
If you have the older chassis removing the fans require removing some boards. :'(
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=79&videoCat_ID=18
I just noticed that you are off grid on a house boat. Kewl! Any links to picts?
Quote from: Nashville on November 11, 2013, 08:51:12 PM
Quote from: Resthome on November 11, 2013, 06:29:33 PM
If you have one of the new chassis the fans come out the back and are suppose to be held in place with a dab of silicon to keep then quite.
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=78&videoCat_ID=18
If you have the older chassis removing the fans require removing some boards. :'(
http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/videoPlay.php?video_ID=79&videoCat_ID=18
Thank you for your reply.
I think mine are the old version. I also noticed the black bars that holds the FETs to the heat sink are cracked. Weird.
There should be a sticker on the phone jacks above the black bar saying that cracking is normal and OK for that bar.
There's plenty of structural metal inside of that bar.
boB
Roger that. Thank you!
Quote from: Nashville on November 11, 2013, 08:56:08 PM
I just noticed that you are off grid on a house boat. Kewl! Any links to picts?
A few picts here https://www.adoberevel.com/shares/b0cc2a80276b4870ab1cda556f20473c/albums/8855091413694f1493e4ed5a39e488f2
Quote from: Resthome on November 13, 2013, 02:41:38 AM
Quote from: Nashville on November 11, 2013, 08:56:08 PM
I just noticed that you are off grid on a house boat. Kewl! Any links to picts?
A few picts here https://www.adoberevel.com/shares/b0cc2a80276b4870ab1cda556f20473c/albums/8855091413694f1493e4ed5a39e488f2
Thank you! Looks like a nice life. Many cost benefits I am sure.