All right.. It’s done and so far it looks like Great Success!..
I unfortunately, I didn't read my PMs first because SlaveInDebt got back to me and said he drilled 8mm-10mm from the center.. I was closer to 3mm.. but hey.. whatever works right?
Drilling.. I went about 6mm down.
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It seems like I drilled through a top level and a bit into the level below. I can tell because when insert a needle into the hole and rotate the fan it catches a bit where the hole was initially drilled.
Next I tried to inject as much lubercant into the hole as I could. I inserted a needle and rotated the fan to try to spread the grease around. Repeat x2..
Fan one complete:
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Zoom! 100%
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Fan 2 complete: (more confident this time)
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It was a little difficult to get the stickers to stay on. After wiping the excess grease off of the top of the fans the stickers didn't like staying put.. I got them on but I'll be watching to be sure they don't fall off later.
The second fan didn't want to start at first so I had to kick start it with my finger.. after a few tries it started up and is running solid at 100% like the other.
Back home again:
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I'm planning to run them both at 100% overnight and then set them back on automatic sometime tomorrow..
I'll post a status update this weekend..