Noisy Fan on X61

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Noisy Fan on X61

#1 Post by karotlopj » Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:27 am

Then fan on my X61 is quite noisy.

Any suggestions as to how to quieten it down?
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Re: Noisy Fan on X61

#2 Post by axur-delmeria » Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:02 am

Lubricate the fan. If that doesn't work, replace it.
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Re: Noisy Fan on X61

#3 Post by karotlopj » Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:15 pm

axur-delmeria wrote:Lubricate the fan. If that doesn't work, replace it.
What do I lubricate it with?
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Re: Noisy Fan on X61

#4 Post by axur-delmeria » Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:56 pm

Personally, I use light machine oil like this, but silicone-based liquid lubricants will probably work just as well.
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Re: Noisy Fan on X61

#5 Post by jaspen-meyer » Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:41 am

I use grease or petrolium jelly.
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