[stylishjm]

Hello,
Im trying to repair a POS computer for a client and require a new fan.
I'm unable to source an identical fan so I need to simply replace the fan but keep the current casing.

Does anyone know a good source for components like this in the UK. And can someone identify the name of the connector for this fan shown in the images below? I've also included an image of the slot on the mobo.

Thank you

 

[Computerpete]

Have you tried Maplins

 

[stylishjm]

Yes with no luck, the local one was closed for some reason.
Any one know the name of the connector?

 

[greenbrucelee]

is it not just a fan control connector?

 

[stylishjm]

Do they all have that generic name despite the many different sizes? This one has four pins, rather than the normal 3 that I see on other fans of the same size. Larger ones for the traditional desktops that I've seen have four pins.

For Example:
The one in question vs a standard desktop fan

 

[greenbrucelee]

there are three and four pin versions. It depends on the manufacturer of the fan.

for example my motherboard has use for a cpu cooler that uses a four pin connector but my cpu cooler is only a 3 pin connector it just leaves a pin not being used thats all.

 

[stylishjm]

there are three and four pin versions. It depends on the manufacturer of the fan.

for example my motherboard has use for a cpu cooler that uses a four pin connector but my cpu cooler is only a 3 pin connector it just leaves a pin not being used thats all.

Ok, so I can use any three pin fan of the same size taken out of a laptop?
Is there any specific pins that it needs to plug into or can it be any ie. the first three pins / last three pins leaving one free on the opposite side?

 

[greenbrucelee]

to be honest I wouldn't know. All you can do is try, you wont damage anything.

As for components you could try:- maplins,Overclockers UK Computer Hardware - Scan.co.uk or PC Components, Desktop PCs, Laptops, LCD TVs & Computer Hardware

 

[stylishjm]

Thank you, will try now and will post back results

 

[stylishjm]

Didnt work unfortunatly, the spacing between the pins is different.

 

[ReviverSoft]

Hmmm, this is all I could find:
FOXCONN NFB60B05H-001,F3FA3 CPU

I'm guessing this is OEM only.

 

[greenbrucelee]

yep looks like oem. oem have different specs and sizes etc to proper fitments and sizes.

 

[stylishjm]

Yeah its OEM. The manufacturer of the machine (protech) based in Taiwan kindly shipped us a new fan free of charge. Just need to wait a few weeks now for shipping!

 

[greenbrucelee]

sounds good