How to disassemble a fan?

[Netra]

Hello OC3D Community

Today I tried to take a Noctua NF-P12 Fan apart in order to paint it.

This is how I did it (followed a guide from google):

I removed the sticker from the back and took out the little pallet-like magnet.

Nevertheless the fan did not pop off, as the guide said it should, so I tried with brute force and tore it apart.

However the fan was broken so I thought that I could disassemble it completely and figure out how I should take it apart properly.

I have have no clue how to take a Noctua NF-P12 fan apart so I can paint it white, anyone out there who has experience or reference to how it's done?

(Rippin' an expensive fan apart feels bad man)

Hope you fellas can help a newbie in need, cheers!

 

[SieB]

This might help.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index....e-on-how-to-change-the-colour-of-noctua-fans/

 

[Netra]

This might help.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index....e-on-how-to-change-the-colour-of-noctua-fans/

Thank you. I peaked at the review before trying to dismount the fan. My problem is that it does not explain exactly how to take the fan out. Just that you have to remove it in order to paint it. However I cannot find a proper guide on how to do that.

Anyway, thanks for the quick reply

 

[SieB]

No probs, the guy who did the guide will most likely see this thread and be able to tell you how

At a guess though i'd say get a butter knife or a screw driver and genitally pop it off, but don't force it if it doesn't move.

 

[Netra]

I hope he will

Hmm.. I went over the top with the screwdriver. Mutilated the poor thing.

Thanks again

 

[sheroo]

I hope he will

Hmm.. I went over the top with the screwdriver. Mutilated the poor thing.

Thanks again

I think stock Noctua fans should be mutilated from time to time, keeps the numbers in the wild down, they are hideous after all.

 

[Netra]

@Sheroo I agree! I might take some pictures and make a conclusion when I'm done painting the fans

But I'm yet to figure out how to disassemble the Noctua fans properly.