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T3600 CPU fan replacement?
I've bought a Noctua NF-A8 PWM to replace the fan. But it has a 4-pin connector.
So I bought a Ronyaoko 5-pin female to 4-pin male converter. And it was marketed as Dell-compatible. But the computer says that no CPU fan is connected. It only moves during these surges during startups. I can only make it run by using an external power source (that makes me lose one SATA power connector.)
So what is missing in the equation?
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Posted May 1st, 2022 06:00
I use Pocaton Dell Fan converters B073XJV5L9
No idea about the model you mention.
Standard Fan Pinout and colors
Dell MB
Pin NumberFunction
Dell wire color
Std Fan
Pin NumberStd Fan wire color
Description
1
Sens (TACH)
White/Yellow
3
Green
Sens (TACH)
2
+12v
Red
2
Yellow
+12v
3
Gnd
Black
1
Black
Gnd
4
PWM
Blue
4
Blue
PWM
5
Key
unused
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Posted May 21st, 2022 12:00
@speedstep It looks like we have identical converters. Only that mine is of the brand Ronyaoko. Did you rewire yours?
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Posted May 22nd, 2022 07:00
Why would I buy an adapter then re wire it?
What is on each wire can be tested with meter as well as scope.
1TD00 cpu fan assembly
The wire order is clear
Standard 4 pin wiring and colors
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Posted June 8th, 2022 02:00
So, I've managed to pop out one of the cables from the female connector in the converter just using a wooden toothpick, labeled "MWX". But how do I re-insert it? Does it need some tool?
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Posted June 8th, 2022 02:00
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Posted April 30th, 2022 15:00
Google has a lot of images matching search keyword "dell cpu fan pinout" for 5-pin option, you can reference your original cooler to make sure it it matches (ground, 12v, PWM signals for sense/tachometer and control), might need some wire swaps.