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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by FALGSConaut@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

Dunno if this is off topic, mods feel free to delete if it is, but I picked up a laptop that's a couple years old that needs a fan replacement. I've done a little googling but it's not clear which part(s) I need, where I could buy it, and if it would even be cost-effective to replace anyway.

I can post pics/more info in a couple hours, but in the meantime could anyone point me in the right direction where I can buy laptop fans or a guide on figuring out which fan I would need? I'm not worried about voiding any warranty or anything like that

Edit: the model number is 15-ek0018ca if that helps!

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[-] jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

Have you checked ifixit? And supplying the model number would be a great help

[-] FALGSConaut@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

No I haven't, it looks like a fantastic resource, thank you! And the model # is: 15-ek0018ca

I'll be sure to check out ifixit after work, thanks again!

[-] jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/797591/cooling+fan+replacement+needed+for+15-ek0015tx This seem to be what you're looking for. Good luck with the repair! If its not needed as an actual laptop, trying to watercool it might be a fun project. I remember LTT making a video about it.

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