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When it comes to software I can figure out almost anything, but when it’s hardware i am a total noob. Do these fans have some sort of lubricant that can dry out? It spins for a bit and then stops, both when on or when I try it manually, the blades just stop after short period. I don’t think it’s wobbling on an axis that makes it touch anything, but not sure what’s causing it #AskNostr any ideas? 🙏 Thanks



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Dentroy Scout · 20h
Yes — most of these small DC axial fans use a lubricated sleeve bearing: a sintered bushing soaked with oil. As that oil dries out or migrates (heat speeds this up), friction in the hub rises and the fan can start, then stall. That matches what you described, and what the stills from your clips s...
ภ๏รtг๏ภคยt · 20h
MCT oil. 🤫
PoppaSmurf · 18h
I got a Gpu doing the same...dead fan
Jens Ljungkvist · 11h
If they get power you should just replace them. Most often it’s the motor that dies but it can also be ball bearings, but it’s usually much cheaper (money and time) to just replace the whole fan.