How to lubricate a fan?

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warhammer3025

warhammer3025

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One of the two fans on my MSI 6870 Hawk has developed a bit of a rattle, and I would like to lubricate it. What would the best method be? I can't disassemble the card, nor would I imagine just pouring 30-weight oil into the card to be good for its' health.
 
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manofchalk

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Your going to have to disassemble the card. Its not that difficult.
Look up tutorials on how to mount GPU water-blocks, that will show all the steps on how to take off the cooler and when your done how to arrange the VRAM/VRM thermal pads. Then just remount the heatsink.

On actual lubricant for the fan, not sure. I think mineral oil is often used for this kind of thing.

EDIT: You will also need some non-conductive thermal paste on hand, as you will need to replace it what was on the GPU. I used Arctic Cooling MX-4 on my 7970.
 
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