oiling the fan bearing may get you by but ultimately it needs to be replaced. There will be a part number on the fan label. If you remove the label and the fan doesnt show the bearing its because there is a rubber cap over it. Take that off and then oil then put cap back. Wipe excess oil off because the label wont stick if its oily. Add a drop or 2 with the fan laying flat on the table. Then hold the fan and move the blades to work it in.
4 rubber grommets hold the case fan in.
You will need to remove the fan. Putting it back requires pulling the rubber tabs back thru the holes with needle nose pliers.
I understood your concern and I extremely apologize for the inconvenience please initiate a private/direct message with us, and please enter the Service Tag / Express Service code / Order Number in the text format for which you need assistance. We’d be glad to assist you.
Done - fan is different to the one you link to, (only vent holes to the bearing - just sprayed some silicine lube in... )
Will see how it goes, 2 starts so far and no message. Think I will be just disconnecting if it keeps annoying me, as checked out replacements on ebay - about $80. Didn't pay much more for the PC!
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oiling the fan bearing may get you by but ultimately it needs to be replaced. There will be a part number on the fan label. If you remove the label and the fan doesnt show the bearing its because there is a rubber cap over it. Take that off and then oil then put cap back. Wipe excess oil off because the label wont stick if its oily. Add a drop or 2 with the fan laying flat on the table. Then hold the fan and move the blades to work it in.
4 rubber grommets hold the case fan in.
You will need to remove the fan. Putting it back requires pulling the rubber tabs back thru the holes with needle nose pliers.
https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-990_service%20manual_en-us.pdf
System Fan Removal
The Mini Tower (MT) Chassis
What size?
https://www.amazon.com/3-ONE-Multi-Purpose-Oil-Pack/dp/B07H9J9355/
http://dansdata.com/fanmaint.htm
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I understood your concern and I extremely apologize for the inconvenience please initiate a private/direct message with us, and please enter the Service Tag / Express Service code / Order Number in the text format for which you need assistance. We’d be glad to assist you.
Refer link to find the Service Tag: http://del.ly/6604HIbwn
hornetster
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April 6th, 2021 04:00
Thanks.
Will give that a go!
hornetster
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April 7th, 2021 03:00
Done - fan is different to the one you link to, (only vent holes to the bearing - just sprayed some silicine lube in... )
Will see how it goes, 2 starts so far and no message. Think I will be just disconnecting if it keeps annoying me, as checked out replacements on ebay - about $80. Didn't pay much more for the PC!
Thanks.
hornetster
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
Back to the same issue.
If I unplug the fan, all is good except I still get the prompt about the F1/F2 etc.
Any way to disable that message?
Thanks.