Fixing a Old Broken Computer Cooling Fan With a New DC Motor

In this project i will show you how to fix a broken computer fan with a new fan.

I found this computer fan in my junk collection, which was not working. I tried to repair the fan with the same motor but no use, the chip which controls the motor was fried so came up with this Idea of using a new motor.

Making Video

DIY | Fixing a old broken computer cooling fan with a new DC motor

You can watch the video of fixing the fan or continue reading for the steps involved.

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Things Required

1. Broken Computer Fan (Fan & enclosure separated)

2. Hot Glue Gun

3. DC motor (capable of running between 5 to 12 volt)

4. USB Cable

5. Remote Button (found this in my junk collection)

6. Deo bottle cap

7. Any container cap (diameter 10Cm)

8. soldering rod, soldering wire & soldering paste

9. Stripper

10. Scissor

11. Super Glue

12. Battery & Battery cap with clips

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Motor Attachement

1st Image - Make a hole in the center of the container cap so that motor shaft can pass through

2nd image - Glue the motor to the container cap

Motor Cap

1st Image - Make a hole in the center of the Deo bottle cap

2nd Image - Insert the USB wire through the hole.

3rd image - Solder the wire to the motor and glue the cap over the motor

4th Image - USB pin configuration

Fan Attachement

1st Image - Make a hole in the center of the fan bade

2nd Image - Insert the remote button and glue it

Combining the Motor, Fan Blade & the Outer Cover

1st Image - Attach the fan and the motor

2nd Image - Make some holes in the container cap so that air can flow

3rd Image - Mark the outline of the outer cover on the container cap

4th image - after marking cut the excess with a scissor

5th Image - Glue the container cap to the outer cover (be very careful while gluing make sure the blades are not touching the outer cover

Finished Images

To the watch the video of the testing please go to the step 1 or CLICK HERE

Testing Begins @ 7:03

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