OK, Maybe I need to disassemble one dead fan to get more info
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Topic: Sapphire 5850 Fan Dead - page 3. (Read 24941 times)
Please post picts if you do
OK, Maybe I need to disassemble one dead fan to get more info
The guy who drilled from the bottom said it stopped working again.. SlaveInDebt said he drilled from the top and his still works months later.
I actually removed both stickers and the bottom one has a PCB visible through the gaps.. I didn't feel like drilling through that was a good idea. Other fans which have a grease reservoir cap seem to have that located on the top.
I actually removed both stickers and the bottom one has a PCB visible through the gaps.. I didn't feel like drilling through that was a good idea. Other fans which have a grease reservoir cap seem to have that located on the top.
Btw I also want to said that I drill from the bottom, not top. It is quite strange for me to see you remove to top sticker which has "Sapphire" word
If you check the previous pic, you will see that they drilled the bottom, non-moving part of the fan.
If you check the previous pic, you will see that they drilled the bottom, non-moving part of the fan.
Don't use high performance electric drill
Thanks for the reply.. good idea..
I wasn't going to use a drill at all..
I have those quick swap drill bits with the hex bases.. I was going to use a 1/16th inch bit and simply spin it in my fingers while pushing down on the end. That way I can control it better and avoid drilling into something important.
I re-oiled several fans already.
I'd suggest that you could use a normal knife, small one, with good tip. Then drill a hole right in the center of the fan, you will see the metal shaft after several tries.
Don't use high performance electric drill
I'd suggest that you could use a normal knife, small one, with good tip. Then drill a hole right in the center of the fan, you will see the metal shaft after several tries.
Don't use high performance electric drill
Ok.. I'm going to give this a try.
I have 2 failed 5850 Xtreme fans and I don't really want to deal with the RMA process for a discontinued item..
Given SlaveInDebt's success I am going to attempt his method of drilling through the top..
Remove top stick
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Worked fine, several months since then without issue.
For the people asking how to take one of these apart..
Remove the 3 screws under the fan:
Unplug the power connector:
Push the power cable under the heat sink while pulling on the fan to give yourself some room to work..
Here is the top with the sticker removed:
I'm planning to drill just outside the ring around the center..
Here is the lubricant I'm planning to use:
Does anyone have any last minute suggestions?
-Tim
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Fan now work like a new.
That definitely worked!Fan now work like a new.
Hard thing is knowing when to stop drilling.
I drill a bit, use a flash light, rotate the fan to see if anything inside is moving.
If you don't see anything, keep drilling, then repeat.
That fan just broke again a few days ago. It may be something else, I've put it on a card I am to RMA so won't know it reoiling would fix it again.
Remove top stick
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Thanks SlaveInDebt, Your tips worked, Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
I wish I had knew this before, (5 getto fan later)
Here's where I've drilled, (pic)
fill that small hole 3-4 time and spin the fan by hand in between.
(I did not have had to remove the heatsin to unplug/pull the wire)
Fan now work like a new.
Hard thing is knowing when to stop drilling.
I drill a bit, use a flash light, rotate the fan to see if anything inside is moving.
If you don't see anything, keep drilling, then repeat.
Remove top stick
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Oh god no don't do this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8spGRL3Yk
The 5800 series fans had quite a few issues. I think the fan bearings were not properly greased/oiled from the factory. I followed the above video and my fan is as good as new. No more noise.
Thank for the video
Remove top stick
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Oh god no don't do this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8spGRL3Yk
The 5800 series fans had quite a few issues. I think the fan bearings were not properly greased/oiled from the factory. I followed the above video and my fan is as good as new. No more noise.
These turbine fan have nothing to do with it OP.
We're talking 5850 xtreme fans.
We're talking 5850 xtreme fans.
He is not going to buy them for $40. You can buy them for $10 or so on alibaba in quantities.
Just found this fan available on ebay for 58xx series cards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Radeon-5970-Replacement-Fan-5970-5870-5850-5830-Arctic-Accelero-XTREME-/260922098081?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3cc02b41a1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Radeon-5970-Replacement-Fan-5970-5870-5850-5830-Arctic-Accelero-XTREME-/260922098081?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3cc02b41a1
I have a bunch of these fans coming in two weeks from now. I will sell them for $19.99
Buy for 40, sell for 20
Just found this fan available on ebay for 58xx series cards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Radeon-5970-Replacement-Fan-5970-5870-5850-5830-Arctic-Accelero-XTREME-/260922098081?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3cc02b41a1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Radeon-5970-Replacement-Fan-5970-5870-5850-5830-Arctic-Accelero-XTREME-/260922098081?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3cc02b41a1
I have a bunch of these fans coming in two weeks from now. I will sell them for $19.99
No problem Transisto though I drilled one hole on the other side (top) 
Also note that my hole is offset from the center, The first time I had drilled in the middle and ended up into the metal rod/axis. 
No problem Transisto though I drilled one hole on the other side (top)
Remove top stick
Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
Thanks SlaveInDebt, Your tips worked, Drill a hole in the top off center some
Add oil
Reapply sticker/tape
I wish I had knew this before, (5 getto fan later)
Here's where I've drilled, (pic)
fill that small hole 3-4 time and spin the fan by hand in between.
(I did not have had to remove the heatsin to unplug/pull the wire)
Fan now work like a new.
easy guys... some people just like instructions laid out step by step......
carlo. it is pretty simple, just take the thing apart. don't lose the little screws. put a nice thin layer of thermal paste back on the gpu when you put it back together. youll be fine.
I like your step by step.
easy guys... some people just like instructions laid out step by step......
carlo. it is pretty simple, just take the thing apart. don't lose the little screws. put a nice thin layer of thermal paste back on the gpu when you put it back together. youll be fine.
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