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Replacing the fan in ReadyNAS Duo - possible?
Hello. Has anyone replaced/changed the (stock) fan in the Netgear ReadyNAS duo? I would like to do this, since I think the fan makes far too much noise. Any comments and thoughts about this is w...
I too quickly tired of the cheap stock fan's ridiculous amount of noise. I first tried the Silenx 60, but also found the low CFM hurting temps. I then got another 60mm fan with higher cfm, don't remember make or model, and am VERY pleased with the noise and performance. I did however, remove the grill and depressed ring from the rear case to increase the diameter of the vent hole the fan was exhausting through to help remove any parasitic drag that might be reducing cfm. The extra 4 or 5mm in diameter, with the extra area obtained by removing the grill obstructions drastically increase the flow area and give the fan the best chance to move the maximum amount of air through the unit.
The new fan has been running for about 6 months and the 1.5's remain cool.
The new fan made the DUO nearly silent.
The new fan has been running for about 6 months and the 1.5's remain cool.
The new fan made the DUO nearly silent.
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