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It ran for about an hour...

#1 Post by mdurisseau » Fri May 16, 2008 6:30 am

then the system board I just bought (!) won't work...the fan that runs full blast for about 5 seconds or so doesn't do that anymore! It will spin at a reduced rate, then the max, and repeat that for about 20 seconds, then I get a "Fan Error" message, and the machine shuts down...anything I can do?
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#2 Post by Harryc » Fri May 16, 2008 6:38 am

Check the fan connection and wires. If that's ok get a new fan and/or a new systemboard.
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#3 Post by mdurisseau » Fri May 16, 2008 6:51 am

I have two fans: One I know is a good working one from my old system, and a long fan (questionable since I just got it and it rattles a bit)...both do the same thing.
Harryc wrote:Check the fan connection and wires. If that's ok get a new fan and/or a new systemboard.
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#4 Post by Harryc » Fri May 16, 2008 9:37 am

Sorry to tell you, but the board you received is defective.
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#5 Post by mdurisseau » Fri May 16, 2008 9:41 am

I was thinking that might be the case...:?
Harryc wrote:Sorry to tell you, but the board you received is defective.
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#6 Post by Brad » Fri May 16, 2008 9:56 am

Maybe they can replace the board under warranty.

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#7 Post by mdurisseau » Fri May 16, 2008 9:59 am

I might be back in touch with you for the one you have!
Brad wrote:Maybe they can replace the board under warranty.

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