hello OC3D,
first a disclaimer:
ok, for an experiment, i have taken a Corsair SP120 Performance Edition fan a part.
this is not an easy task. the chassis is different from the mainstream fan chassis
there is no access for the lock washer, so i went for broke and snap-tugged the
fan hub and the blade assembly did release from the chassis. flipping the blade
assembly around to view the spindle and noticed the bearing and lock washer came-out
still in tact. nothing broken, yet?
removal of the corner isolators was pretty straight-forward, with a dull pocket
screwdriver prying downward at the corner between the isolator and chassis, pry-out
enough of the isolator to clear the fan hole. repeat for opposite side. now slide
screwdriver to main web and wiggle back-and-forth till the isolator is free or finger
access can be achived. remove isolator. repeat three other times.
the PCB/armature windings are cemented to the chassis with a locating dowel to "clock"
the wire position. i did put a lot of force to dislodge the PCB, but it was not
releasing, so i quit while ahead (when i toast a fan, i'll see what force is needed).
removed the trim ring by slightly prying the corner release and work around, till the
ring is free from the fan chassis.
i use a grey scotchbrite pad to scuff the frame, once satisfied on scuff, mask-off any
areas not to be painted (windings, magnets electrical). then i'll wipe part down with
a lint-free rag lightly damp with 3M weather strip adhesive remover to remove arrent
oils and debris.
in light coats paint the part. allowing that coat to "flash-off" and seceed with more
light coats. coat and cover until desired coverage is obtained. allow the part to dry
24-48hrs (depending on temperature and humidity). easily reassembly the fan, being
careful of the new finish. if it is still "tacky" then wait (why risk fingerprints or
damage) to assemble.
once reassembled, test fan for proper operation.
and now you have a color co-ordinated fan to go with your case scheme.
if you decide to just paint the blade assembly, remember to mask
off the hub area. painting the inside degrades the fan performance.
using toilet paper dowel works really well for a quick mask.
airdeano
first a disclaimer:
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WARNING THIS MODIFICATION CAN RENDER THE PART
DAMAGED OR USEABLE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
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WARNING THIS MODIFICATION CAN RENDER THE PART
DAMAGED OR USEABLE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
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ok, for an experiment, i have taken a Corsair SP120 Performance Edition fan a part.
this is not an easy task. the chassis is different from the mainstream fan chassis
there is no access for the lock washer, so i went for broke and snap-tugged the
fan hub and the blade assembly did release from the chassis. flipping the blade
assembly around to view the spindle and noticed the bearing and lock washer came-out
still in tact. nothing broken, yet?
removal of the corner isolators was pretty straight-forward, with a dull pocket
screwdriver prying downward at the corner between the isolator and chassis, pry-out
enough of the isolator to clear the fan hole. repeat for opposite side. now slide
screwdriver to main web and wiggle back-and-forth till the isolator is free or finger
access can be achived. remove isolator. repeat three other times.
the PCB/armature windings are cemented to the chassis with a locating dowel to "clock"
the wire position. i did put a lot of force to dislodge the PCB, but it was not
releasing, so i quit while ahead (when i toast a fan, i'll see what force is needed).
removed the trim ring by slightly prying the corner release and work around, till the
ring is free from the fan chassis.
i use a grey scotchbrite pad to scuff the frame, once satisfied on scuff, mask-off any
areas not to be painted (windings, magnets electrical). then i'll wipe part down with
a lint-free rag lightly damp with 3M weather strip adhesive remover to remove arrent
oils and debris.
in light coats paint the part. allowing that coat to "flash-off" and seceed with more
light coats. coat and cover until desired coverage is obtained. allow the part to dry
24-48hrs (depending on temperature and humidity). easily reassembly the fan, being
careful of the new finish. if it is still "tacky" then wait (why risk fingerprints or
damage) to assemble.
once reassembled, test fan for proper operation.
and now you have a color co-ordinated fan to go with your case scheme.
if you decide to just paint the blade assembly, remember to mask
off the hub area. painting the inside degrades the fan performance.
using toilet paper dowel works really well for a quick mask.
airdeano
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