How replace MSI GS65 thin stealth fan rattling - MSi Laptop Repair

[@lapfix]

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[@gaKz.]

I'm beginning to lose a bit of respect for MSI. Had this laptop for aprox 2yrs, paid over $2000 for it. Started to get the GPU fan "rattling issue" until the fan eventually completely burnt out on me about 4months ago. After some research and online shopping I bought a whole new OEM GPU fan assembly with fresh thermal compound paste and all. Did a full replacement with zero issues and made sure to take my time and be very deliberate in my steps so not to break or ruin anything inside of the laptop. 3 months later after a fresh new GPU replacement and this issue has started happening AGAIN... seriously cannot believe the quality on this laptop and how much trouble it has decided to give me. Definitely not worth the $2000+ with this problem since I cant even use it for the intended purpose of gaming. Ill be writing MSI about this and I will demand again a new fan assembly that better last me more than 3 months, I expect a year at the minimum. Lesson learned for everyone, be sure to do some serious back end research on common issues and flaws before dropping a large purchase on a gaming laptop please. Do not be fooled by elegant aesthetics or hyped up specifications, its not worth it in the end for a laptop that you spend more time fixing than using.

[@delyan5977]

I mean if you've had it for 2 years then it's expected for the fan to need a replacement, imo...I'm currently dealing with the same problem. I have no idea why the problem still persists with you after you've replaced the fan, however...I surely hope it doesn't happen to me too as I have no idea what I'll do if I lose my laptop right now... Researching is very good, of course, I spent like 2-3 months trying to find the perfect laptop before I stopped on MSI's gs65. I've had it for 2 years just like you and it now started having this problem as well. You can't research "common issues and flaws" thou cuz 2 years ago the laptop was brand new...nobody had this laptop for 2+ years to tell what issues it would have. We are those people right now that give those who would buy it 2 years later feedback haha. Anywho, just my 2 cents...hopefully it's worked out for you eventually, and hopefully, it will work out for me when I replace it myself. Would like to hear an update on your situation on what you did after the problem occurred again after the replacement.

[@tromick]

@@delyan5977 I don't agree with you. 3 years before, i bought Dell 7567 i5-7300HQ with research. I saw the MSI's advert gaming aesthetic look. Clearly it was saying to me "cheaper on inside".

[@Toffie47]

@@delyan5977 There is 0 reason why a fan on a premium laptop should only last 2 years, 5 years is a MINIMUM expectation, with possible life way beyond that.

[@delyan5977]

@@Toffie47 I mean, I'm not the biggest tech guy so I wouldn't know. But at the same time, imo, it depends on how u use ur laptop as well. If you're using it at its full potential every day by using software such as Revit, sketchup, lumion, etc which I use for architecture then it'll prolly give out sooner. Using the laptop to browse the internet n watch Netflix will prolly keep it alive for decades Lol. But that's just my 2 cents.

[@delyan5977]

@@tromick I mean the laptop's pretty solid and it's been great for me. I don't have anything to compare it to, however, as I dislike laptops and I only bought one cuz I started travelling a lot. All I was saying was that u can't research something that just came out which was the case for this particular model back 2 years ago.

[@uyou2tube]

I LOVE how you DONT zoom in. You speed up EXACTLY when you have any work to show so we miss every single technique and detail. This is one step above a brail instruction pamphlet.

[@ClarasMakeupDiary]

I've taken apart my GS66 a few times to upgrade and also because I thought there was something stuck in the fan because there's been an annoying rattling sound. I believe it's the CPU fan on mine. Finally came across this video, thank you! Hopefully this will do the trick!

[@bossaddict08]

I subbed because you clearly and simply explained your process while cleaning/repairing those fans. I like how real you are. I feel like most salespeople would say “don’t use manufacturer parts, buy these parts where I get a cut.” Great video! Question: Where can I buy replacement fans?

[@lapfix]

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot 😀. We have certain vendors we go through to get parts. If we find a trusted public seller, we will list it in the description when we can. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the link in the description.

[@farceadentus]

Amazon, ebay

[@lesliegarza6609]

Thank you, your video was very thorough and very useful. Just replaced the CPU fan (even though the video replaces GPU fans) and the procedure was easily translatable!

[@lapfix]

Glad we could help

[@alexandrgrichshenko7423]

I had the issue with fans like 4 times already. So tired of fixing it every time. After the first one broke, the next replacements started to having the same issue in a month or so. This laptop is a nightmare for me already. Can't count the times I had to disassemble the thing after I heard that noise. Just saw the comment from Angelo down below. I have the exact same issue. Also the Gpu fan, also started after 2 years of using it. Absolutely agree with his conclusion. I was really enjoying the aesthetics of it, because it's the first gaming laptop that wasn't the ugliest thing inb the world. Only after 2 years I discovered the issue with cooling. In conclusion, if You are not traveling, do not buy it, its not worth it. After 4 years I'm having issues with cooling system and keyboard and audio jacks, almost every key on the left side is broken, so I had to replace them as well.

[@alonza1]

A link to the replacement fan would be helpful.

[@micahcowell8623]

Ong bruh like where do I buy a replacement

[@ToshiroCR7]

have you ever heard of eBay??

[@PhoenixGenesis]

Thank you!!! Also, battery swelled up - assuming from the heat. I really love this laptop, esp. the matte non-glare screen and the lights on the keyboard.

[@TheI3utcher]

Thank you. My fan broke and this was really helpful.

[@lapfix]

Glad it helped

[@gearbow]

At 4:43 you skipped right over taking the fan out and i can't figure it out.

[@guamishkind]

how do you remove the other fan? can you show that in your video as well please?

[@kromortal6763]

I have the same problem on the same laptop model that I have, how much would it cost for it to get fixed?

[@CAsh4kiDZ]

Thanks. Just replaced my fan in this laptop. 🎩

[@pratiklib16]

This helped a lot to replace mine. Thanks a lot!

[@danielvillanuevacastillo359]

Hi, my MSI GS65 is sounding like this drive.google.com/file/d/1JC0FpI-nuVfDFuUwN1sY8AJzdPTBb1tf/view?usp=sharing, are they fan problems?

[@voltron1234567890]

Wow this was an awesome video! Super helpful, thanks so much guys!

[@misahayase8854]

thanks, MSI packed it tight . . . I work in a PC store that builds custom PC's but laptops so many variances, have to make sure to know before tearing them apart, we had too many techs just open 'em up and start working on them and then have the high level guys / gals try to figure a way out of the mess . . .

[@Lilac_n_Cherry]

I am having loud fan noise all of a sudden on my GS65 stealth thin 8RE after using it for 1.5 years. The CPU temperature is going up too, about 90 degrees or so. I thought maybe it was CPU usage issue, but the CPU usage is normal too. What should I do?

[@tnarg5320]

Where was this a years ago!!! Lol thanks!

[@raveelevator1054]

Thank you! Fans replaced!

[@raveelevator1054]

Would you replace the fan with OEM, or an aftermarket part? Thank you!

[@BlackGokuSolos]

can u make a video of a MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS fan replacement that was rattling

[@chocolatedumdum2]

very helpful for my msi gs63. thank you!

[@shannoncarter8161]

I had this sound issue when it was like 10 months old, but then it seemingly just stopped itself. It's been running for another 4 months since without that issue - I think it may have been caused by dust or something else. Haven't taken it apart to check it out, but having heat issues and the dragon centre tells me all 3 are running.

[@lapfix]

We have seen a lot of fans in this model go bad, it would be best to keep an eye on it as if the fan isn't running at optimal efficiency the cpu/gpu may be cooking itself and you may experience issues over time.

[@farceadentus]

My hero thanks man!

[@lapfix]

No problem!!

[@kristenk3426]

Super helpful video thank you for posting it!

[@Kevchilla]

is this is same process for the other fan? do i still need to remove the whole board?

[@markmontgomery6198]

About how long did it take to replace the fan?

[@mehedishohag5143]

Can you please provide a link to buy those replacement fan?

[@yakz9865]

Thanks for sharing ! I hate when you had to unmount everything juste for one little part :/

[@josem.macias5443]

Hey man, I fckd up and break the Keyboard conector, like, the terminal where de M3 connection goes, and know like five of the keys doesn't work, do you know if there's any replacement?

[@pegpeg5530]

do you know if this is the same as a P65 8RF ? Case looks very similar ! I am looking to upgrade the GPU in mine. Thank you !

[@willapanews9761]

Which laptop has best build quality and least amount of service needed while still having upgradeable parts in your opinion?

[@lapfix]

It's really hard to say nowadays. Lots of computers come with non-removable parts. If you don't need a graphics card, try to avoid ones that have one. Get a laptop with a removable ssd, RAM, and lots of ventilation or thick heatsink. Try to avoid fanless too

[@sathishvasudev1752]

Hey, I've been using the laptop for a year now. The GPU fan kinda makes fluctuating noise (It powers up for 5 seconds and then powers down - this repeats for every 30 secs). The noise has started to get annoying, it's been there for a couple of months now. The dragon center shows 0 RPM for fan 3, even if it is running. Am I facing the same problem, mentioned in the video? Is my fan wearing out?

[@lapfix]

Hard to say without looking at it, but if the noise is more irritating like a screech noise or a scrapping noise, then it most likely is on this model especially

[@sathishvasudev1752]

@@lapfix The noise is more like when cooler boost is turned on but actually it isn't; I have set the fans to advanced mode (They're set perfectly as per MSI standards). Like when I turn on cooler boost, the motors will power up and give a sound right, it's that noise that is fluctuating. When this happens, the fan 3 in my Dragon center goes to 0 rpm. I opened up to see if fan 3 is running or not, it was running perfectly well but the DC is showing 0 rpm. Thanks.

[@donquic]

What’s that tape called on the heat sink? Mine is worn off pretty bad doesn’t stick, it’s doesn’t feel like an electrical tape

[@lilacbadira2574]

an i use a PAAD06015SL N223 CPU fan model instead of a PAAD06015SL N234 CPU fan model? i have a gs60 msi , will it work properly? Thank you very much

[@Abyssalic]

Currently on the hunt for a reliable GPU fan in order to replace mine. It's finally given out after 4 years of usage. Do you have any reccommendations as to where I could order them from? All the ones ive found have a ton of mixed reviews so I've been hesitant.

[@donquic]

Mine too just today after 3 years, I got one on eBay around 25dollars, had good reviews hope it works

[@this_connor_guy]

I've been repairing computers for awhile, did this, but now it won't turn on. Can you think of anything I might have forgotten or fudged up?

[@pookiechips5496]

Great video!! well explained. Thank you

[@protonspring5244]

Nice. I need new fans, but all I can find are cheap chinese replacements. Where should I get good fans from?

[@thiagoduarte9836]

Hello!! friend can you give me some information, I have the same notebook but there was a problem with the mosfet near the cpu that charred, I need the mosfet data, would you pass me his data looking on your board? it's the mosfet near the R24 coil on the right side of the cpu, I would be very grateful!!

[@akashd6407]

Hey if I just replace the GPU fans do I need to replace thermal paste ? Sorry if I sound like noob

[@lapfix]

You don't have to, but since it is opened I highly recommend it

[@Hyp3rSon1X]

Fan problems on the one hand... green keyboard led dieing on the other hand... Had sent it in for RMA once already, got both things fixed. But now after almost a year, the same problems slowly start to reappear. I'm definetly dissapointed by MSI! I'll propably try out Asus or sth like that next. If anyone had good experience with certain manufacturers, I'm open to hear em. Razer is already on my blacklist for their apparently very bad support...

[@famousNobody10]

Thank you for this video

[@michaelrobinson7534]

Got this laptop as a replacement after my battery on my previous msi laptop started expanding and ruined it. Now I have this issue. Might just not mess with msi after this one even though I like the laptops a lot without the issues :(

[@sarahmazenko]

I have a GS75. The noise I hear is more like a buzzing. Anyway, it only seems to occur when running games. I couldn't recreate it by messing with the fans in the Dragon Center. Had the computer just under a year, though I'm regularly running games for 8 or more hours at a time (thanks covid! /s)... so... that may be more on me. Bought the replacement fan (Amazon, ~ $30) but feeling a little apprehensive about replacing it myself. I dunno, looks simple enough but maybe worth paying someone else to do it so I can't f- it up. So far I'm still happy with MSI overall, but uh, they are not cheap.

[@Xicarah]

Any updates? I'm having the same problem with the same sort of buzzing and see that a replacement fan would be about $35. Like you said these things aren't cheap so I'm just thinking about taking it to a shop with the fan so I won't be gouged on the price.

[@ashwaths3874]

Hey mann why MSI gs65 steath actually made a lot of rattling noise a few months ago and i planned on to taking it to the service center but the very next day it completely stopped soo I didn’t do anything much after that and today all of a sudden my cpu fan is making some weird sound (like some bearings are lose) but the fan still functions at 6k rpm and there are no issues with the temperature) Do you think it will eventually lead to a huge problem? As due to the pandemic I’m unable to fake it to the service center as well. I opened the back case and just cleaned the fans and i am actually scared of opening the whole thing to check the back side.. Need some help!

[@avivax410]

If it's always making some weird sound,it will be better to replace the fans

[@hotworm22]

Have a gs66 installed a new fan the single fan but now it starts and stop then starts again and keeps doing it. Any idea why. Dragon center says zero rpms but it goes on and off then on and keeps doing it over and over.

[@lapfix]

Most likely the dragon center has a custom setting for them to turn on for a certain temperature or to keep them quiet for low level noise. Try putting it on performance mode or max setting to see if it changes anything

[@alex41masterchief]

Is the cpu fan also easily removable in the same way ?

[@wehntai]

yes it is i just swapped both because if one started i just assumed they both would fail soon enough.

[@emancebo13]

When your car or pc is giving a hard time and you try to show your mechanic/technician the issue and suddenly the issue dissapears, only to come back the next day...

[@nefariousmedia9198]

Hi, I have the Same problem with the same GS65, Can i have information about the Fan so that i can buy Both GPU and CPU Fan..

[@Rturbo_]

mine is having this issue but its the other single fan making the noise

[@artbrutally]

Hi! I own a MSI GS65 9sd Stealth Thin and I’ve been experiencing horrible grating sounds on the left side fan. Was wondering if anyone could point me to which specific fan should I get to replace? I’m quite unsure. Any help would be very much appreciated!

[@yairgrenade]

Not an expert, but I'm pretty sure it's the GPU fan, the one which is like two attached fans, you can also look for it in the video.

[@OpenYourMind80]

i have a msi gs75 in for a cpu fan replacemnet. i have tried two so far an neither were compatible, even though the were sold as a msi gs75 bs5005hs-u3i cpu fan. anyone else had problems?

[@michaelelizondo4724]

How much do you charge for this service? It’s the other fan for me that’s messing up

[@robinnoren7208]

How long after purchase did ur fan started to fail?

[@stanleydurden674]

Thanksssss🎉

[@chefofzen]

thanks !

[@me.rpaudel]

I need this fan in nepal... please help mr

[@ScottValentine]

This just started to happen on my 5 month old GS66... I guess they didn't fix the problem from the GS65.

[@vonnebula6188]

It's getting so bad on my model the fan squeaks. Like a banshee mouse screeching it's heart out. And on top of it. the screw closest to the CPU chip is nigh-impossible to move

[@GoatSays]

When doing this I accidentally broke the ribbon connector for the keyboard LEDs how screwed am I?

[@robinnoren7208]

Give us an update

[@KevinEF]

If it's just the led, then it doesn't really matter. But ribbon cables are easy to tear so you're supposed to be careful only pulling straight from the connecting point. If you want to fix the keyboard leds, you probably need to replace the keyboard, but i wouldn't bother if it's just the leds

[@prince21official88]

I really like this laptop design and planning to buy it. but after seeing all this Fan issues with this unit It made me think twice of buying it. 😔

[@lapfix]

It is really nice, it is my favorite laptop keyboard actually 🤓

[@guitaro]

The hinges for the screen break too. Also my battery is bulging. I'm really disappointed with mine and wish I didn't buy it

[@corymccutchan5098]

To bad you fast forwarded important info on unhooking the other wires. Caution is needed when disassembling a labtop.

[@PlayWithBlakeGamer]

TYSMMMM

[@backinz]

Tried to do this repair and now my computer won't power on fml 😅

[@c0mmas]

currently having this issue, never buying from msi again.

[@aidanlive5911]

L EDITOR

[@Davejulio9]

cons: i do not recommend buying this laptop. $2k laptop 90C on "sports" mode out the box when idling a repaste fixed this issue for about a month CPU spikes for no reason, causing the fans to kick on sporadically. Fans do in fact go BAD in a 3 years time, dealing with this TODAY which is what brought me here to this video Eco mode is a joke, cant even watch your video in 1080p withput it freezing in that mode. (so fans wont spin/grind) BSOD for days when trying to undervolt, probably due to dragon center interference because 90c isnt right at idle or casually browsing the web. pro: can run DOOM Eternal on ultra settings and get all the FPS, when working properly light and portable, but not stealth like due to the random CPU spikes for no apparent reason. this laptop is perfect when it runs perfect, but thats a rare occurrence

[@tdata545]

I must be a pleb, since I REALLY can't tell the difference between 144hz and 60hz. Only times I've ran into issue was on Android with my 90Hz devices and emulators (which I don't play on laptop, since I have Steam and "modern" games, I buy games 3-5 years after the hype dies for them) and noticed the 90Hz screen really messes with the emulator speed, makes games too fast.

[@lapfix]

There is usually a setting in the emulator to control the speed of the game or a v-sync option to match the framerate with the monitor.

[@stealthysubie]

EPIC

[@mathewgajewski1925]

Oh. My. God. Just get to the point