[G4] Replacement Fans for G4 MDD?

[Richard Klein]

When last I checked, a couple months ago, Verax was still around, but
they no longer sold that kit.  I haven't tried myself, but you should
be able to change the fans individually.  Http://newegg.com/ has a
nice selection of fans.  There are just a couple standard fan sizes
used in computers, usually measured in millimeters.  So, you'll need
to measure your fans, and check how many wires they use (usually 2 or
3, but sometimes 4).  Newegg lists db specs for a lot of the fans, but
I'm not sure how much I'd trust those numbers.  Low speeds generally
equal low noise, and read the reviews of the fans.  I'll probably do
this myself eventually, and I'll write about it when I do, but don't
hold your breath.

-- 
Rich

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:58 AM, jonny <g4 at salemoregon.com> wrote:
> I have this fan, a Verax M12, available.  An 'extra part' from my own MMD
> refurbishing.  It fits the factory power supply.  Has build-in housing and
> jumper cables.  I replaced my power supply and this wouldn't fit it.
>
> Brand new, in the box.  Paid: $210 (plus shipping) from Germany (Holland
> actually). Bought it online.  Ultimately a safe transaction, but it took
> months to complete.  Anyone interested?  Make an offer.
>
> jonny
>
> ///
>
>
>> I recall a German company offering at one time some specific Fan systems
>> replacement for the MDD "windtunnel"
>>
>> I think its Vantec...
>>
>> hold on I am looking for the Link I used to have.
>>
>> Sorry I cannot find the link I once had. Anywho... You shouldn't have too
>> many issues buying a new 120mm case fan from a dealer like Newegg and
>> swapping out the old Case fan for a new one.
>>
>> I used to read on www.xlr8yourmac.com some forum for people trying to
>> quiet their MDD G4's.
>>
>> I myself have gotten used to the hum and whir. Fortunately I am dabble in
>> graphics and photoshop, not music.
>>
>> Peace and Good Luck,
>>
>> Luke Rademacher
>> Liquid Zone Graphics
>> Mac mini 2.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3GB RAM, 80GB HD, Combo DVD/CDRW, Mac
>> OSX Leopard 10.5.5, ext NewerTech miniStack w/ 320GB HD.
>> MDD Dual 1.25Ghz G4, 2GB RAM, 250GB/120GB/80GB HD's, 16x DL DVD±R/RW
>> Superdrive, Mac OSX Tiger 10.4.11, Classic Mac OS 9.2.2.
>> External 1TB HD FireWire 400
>> Intel Celeron 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, Ubuntu Linux 8.04
>> 5.5th gen 80GB Enhanced Video iPod
>> Canon CanoScan 8400F
>> Canon Pixma iP4500
>>
>> On Nov 11, 2008, at 10:45 AM, Chris Powell wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> This is my first post to the list after purchasing a Dual 867 MDD a few
>>> months ago. It's my first Mac and I've really enjoyed using - and tinkering
>>> - with it.
>>>
>>> Although the G4 has performed flawlessly, one problem I've run into is
>>> fan noise. I purchased the G4 in part to use as a music server to stream
>>> music to my APX, but the noise is seriously interfering with listening to
>>> the quieter pieces on the stereo.
>>>
>>> I'm really interested in trying to replace the fans and have read a few
>>> of the chestnuts online detailing fan replacement, but I'm having a hard
>>> time tracking down the fans that are listed. Does anyone know of current
>>> fans that I can use and where to purchase them?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
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-- 
Rich