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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...
Hi all,
Let me share my own experience on the subject as I also experienced this disturbant, unacceptable noise in my living room :evil: .
I read a lot of posts and changing the fan for a bigger one seems to be THE solution.
Still, it was not exactly acceptable for me, for a pure design POV.
The Duo is quite pretty and didn't want to change it :wink:
:idea: So I scratched up old post on overclocking & heat management on PC Case and this is the recipe:
The result is really surprising as my Duo is now silent and I don't ear it anymore.
No need to buy a new fan, just screws for about 1 or 2€.
Enjoy
DiWa
Let me share my own experience on the subject as I also experienced this disturbant, unacceptable noise in my living room :evil: .
I read a lot of posts and changing the fan for a bigger one seems to be THE solution.
Still, it was not exactly acceptable for me, for a pure design POV.
The Duo is quite pretty and didn't want to change it :wink:
:idea: So I scratched up old post on overclocking & heat management on PC Case and this is the recipe:
- * The first step is to remove the case fan finger guard to ease air flow and avoid whistle. I removed it easily with pliers
- * The second step is to use rubber screws to fix the fan
The result is really surprising as my Duo is now silent and I don't ear it anymore.
No need to buy a new fan, just screws for about 1 or 2€.
Enjoy
DiWa
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