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UrbanGunz
03-06-2006, 09:48 PM
So yea the power supply fans in my alienware have failed me. Both of them (one on the bottom and on the back) have both stoped working causing my comp to overheat and crash. Anyone know if i can replace these fans? Or should i buy a whole new power supply?

- i also cant call tech support because i didnt pay for it :?
LOhateVE
03-07-2006, 11:50 AM
Alienware and u dont know how to replace a fan?

.....=/

Sorry yes im an asshole, anyways Yes you can replace it, be sure to unplug it first, might be easier to work with if you take the whole power supply out, usually like 4 screws on the bottom and 2 on top.

Fans are about $1-$2, you will have to cut the old one out and splice the new one in. Only 2 wires tho, its cake.

If not you can pick up a new PS fairly cheap. GL.
Hanzo
03-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Don't just buy any cheap fan. If you want fans that will last forever get Vantec.
UrbanGunz
03-07-2006, 02:57 PM
Well i was concerned about opening the PS because of the capacitors. I was told that they can still hold a charge even though its unplugged. Just dont want to get electrocuted.
LOhateVE
03-07-2006, 03:58 PM
unplug it, then attempt to turn on pc that should release any charge.
the fan is just connected by 2 wires so you should be safe.
F34R
03-07-2006, 04:20 PM
Just drop in a a new ePower and you'll be good to go.
UrbanGunz
03-07-2006, 05:12 PM
unplug it, then attempt to turn on pc that should release any charge.
the fan is just connected by 2 wires so you should be safe.

word. If i dont post back, im most likely dead lol
Richie C
03-08-2006, 11:03 AM
Its been almost 24 hours now, shall we call the police? ;)
UrbanGunz
03-08-2006, 04:57 PM
Havent gotten off my lazy ass yet to take them out. ill do it soon though.
F34R
03-08-2006, 06:13 PM
Havent gotten off my lazy ass yet to take them out. ill do it soon though.

ROFLMAO. You've had Richie refreshing this page every minute for the past 24 hours almost, and you havent even started the work. Classic. lol...
Knightmare
03-08-2006, 06:33 PM
- i also cant call tech support because i didnt pay for it :?

Hmm... stealing isnt a good option!

Look for Alienware Power Supplies
m1ndless
03-08-2006, 07:17 PM
I think he means he didnt pay the tech support fee when he bought it.
UrbanGunz
03-08-2006, 09:12 PM
Havent gotten off my lazy ass yet to take them out. ill do it soon though.

ROFLMAO. You've had Richie refreshing this page every minute for the past 24 hours almost, and you havent even started the work. Classic. lol...

:twisted:

I think he means he didnt pay the tech support fee when he bought it.

indeed.

I email alienware on what i should do about this. I waited for 5 days till they game me a response which basically said you have to pay them $50 a call if you want any help......f-that
F34R
03-09-2006, 07:35 AM
If you arent still under warranty, just purchase a new power supply. Be done with it. Get an ePower/Tagan.

ePower/Tagan (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=ENE&N=2010320058+50008056&Subcategory=58&description=&srchInDesc=&minPrice=&maxPrice=&ATTR1=&ATTR2=2010320058+50008056&ATTR3=&ATTR4=&ATTR5=&ATTR6=&ATTR7=&ATTR8=&ATTR9=&ATTR10=) at newegg.com.