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cooling fan of PM8600
Name: jasonpaul Date: September 17, 2004 at 08:23:38 Pacific OS: 8.6 CPU/Ram: 8600/250 with 224mb
Comment:
i feel really stupid..... but..... i don't want to be wrong
i disassembled my machine for a long needed cleaning. it is back together and performing fine, except...
i may have reinstalled the cooling fan backwards. not the main fan that blows out the back... the one located on the tower door. should this fan also blow out, or (this is what i think) draw outside air in?
*i know, i could have avoided this if i would have paid more attention before i take something apart, but THANKS for your help!
Name: dominicus Date: September 17, 2004 at 10:03:23 Pacific
Reply:
Actually, if you've got one with a really fine mesh screen, it might be OK to suck the air in, but otherwise it's gonna suck in tons of dust and small particles..so if it runs fairly cool now as is, i'd leave it so you don't have to do another major clean again anytime soon. I don't know for sure which way it's meant originally tho, as i no longer have an 8600 to check out...
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Response Number 2
Name: jasonpaul Date: September 17, 2004 at 10:58:59 Pacific
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actually it does have a strip of metal between the vent and the fan itself
i just can't remember which way was - the way it was built.
aghh, i just bopped myself in the head again
thanks dominicus
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Response Number 3
Name: jasonpaul Date: September 17, 2004 at 13:48:20 Pacific
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anyone eles????
i've goteen some conflicting answers thoughout the day and now i'm more confused!
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Response Number 4
Name: macfreak Date: September 27, 2004 at 02:42:25 Pacific
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I have one @ home, i'll check it out as soon as i get there......
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