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Hi,
Have a refurb Win 10, Dell Optiplex 7010 SFF - with a noisy fan - by the sound of it. Just arrived.
Is replacing the rear fan a big deal or can it be done swiftly please?
It has a SSD C-drive but also an internal disc back-up drive; however I have never heard a consistent noise from a disc drive, especially when not in use.
Many thanks
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Posted March 10th, 2021 15:00
That isn't it - this Opitplex has a 'horn' type fan, & the plug is hidden away from view - going to have to remove hardware to get at it.
It sure is a noisy fan!
Please advise,
Thanks
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Posted March 10th, 2021 17:00
Blower type fan is another way to put it. Speedstep gave the right links, but you have to scroll down and dig a little. Going from the link speedstep gave, here it is directly: <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>
Might be YouTube videos on it too. If not 7010 SFF, it'll be the same for 3010/9010 SFF models plus XX20's.
Yah, photos above show MT model.
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Posted March 10th, 2021 18:00
It sounds like the noise is coming from the heat sink fan - the 'blower'.
speedstep
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Posted March 10th, 2021 06:00
Its not too difficultOptiPlex 7010 Desktop (DT) Removal Guide for the System Cover, Front Bezel, Expansion Card, Hard Drive and Optical Drive
Summary: This page will take you through the safe removal of Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts on a Dell OptiPlex 7010 Desktop
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https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126576/optiplex-7010-mini-tower-mt-removal-guide-for-the-power-switch-cable-front-thermal-sensor-system-fan-front-io-panel-and-power-supply