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[Thermal Management Know-How] How to Troubleshoot DC Fan Failures?

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2019-05-20

    DC fan They’ve become extremely common in our daily lives—take laptops and computer systems, for example; all of these devices rely on cooling fans. However, when we use DC cooling fans, they’re bound to encounter some issues from time to time. So, what should we do if a DC cooling fan malfunctions?
1. During use, the DC fan suddenly started making exceptionally loud noises—sometimes even louder than the sound of the chassis power supply.
Solution: In this case, the fan’s lubricant has likely dried up, or the fan has accumulated too much dust. All you need to do is separate the radiator from the fan, clean the fan, dry it thoroughly, and then apply a bit of lubricant.
2. The fan shifted its position on its own during use.
Solution: In this case, the fastener that secures the fan has definitely broken—just replace it.
3. A “clicking” impact sound occurs when the fan is rotating.
Solution: This was caused by the fan hitting the data cable. Simply use a rubber band or something similar to neatly bundle up the loose data cables.
The above is a description of the troubleshooting steps for when a DC cooling fan malfunctions. Of course, the issues mentioned above are those we typically encounter most often—and ones that we can usually resolve ourselves.
Shenzhen Jiangshan Lai Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2005 in Shenzhen, China. It is a large-scale enterprise integrating customization, R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service of DC brushless motors, DC cooling fans, DC brushless fans, DC stand fans, boosted cooling fans, miniature cooling fans, DC cooling fans, DC blowers, and non-standard fans. We are a wholesale manufacturer and supplier of DC fans. Our products are best-selling in Guangdong Province—including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Dongguan—as well as in Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces.

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