How to Fix a Noisy PC Case Fan

[@daga1426]

For anyone trying this. If the bearing is covered by rubber, use a thumb tack to slightly pierce it and work it out without destroying it with the knife. Just did it tonight and the grinding in both of my case fans went away. Good video dude

[@wills.5762]

I suspect you could probably get the whole plug out with an oring pick once you have a hole big enough to stick it in

[@Zoldier92]

Just say needle next time.

[@twixxtro]

there isn't anything to open up for me?

[@johnt.2716]

Thanks this helped.

[@azizalakhder6151]

Bro thank u it worked i was about to take the entire fan out by force until i saw ur comment

[@pault6533]

Never thought it would be OK to poke a hole in the plastic. Thanks for the tip! I love it when someone posts a genuinely helpful DIY how to fix something to save money, and that's all. Most places I go they just want to tell you where you can go to buy a new one and provide you sponsored links in the comments.

[@PulsatingHyena]

Worked like a charm even in 2024. Thank you so much. Had to chisel away at the plastic in the way to make a little hole. Two dabs of machine oil. Soaked up the access with a cloth. Slapped the sticker back on. BRAND SPANKING NEW!

[@Virtual_Maid_Miyu_Full_Menu]

thank you, seriously I was able to do this without disconnecting the fan (just unscrewing it) my plastic part came off easily and I just added a dab of oil and using a Q-tip to pick up any extra oil before tesing it when screwing it back in, works like a charm.

[@mrrodriguezHLP]

I had 2x new fans in the Amazon cart. Glad I found this video. I gave this fix a shot using good quality bike chain lube, and a little gorilla tape to prevent leaks. A noisy fan and a slow fan are now running like they were brand new.

[@BeZodiac]

My NZXT S340 case fan started making a loud noise. Immediately assumed it was the bearing. Quick youtube vid and quick fix. Cheers

[@miazuki916]

I had horribly thick plastic at the back of mine but after trying for a while I managed to make it work and now its like brand new thank you so much

[@wongyj16]

Work like charm! The airflow is so strong and quiet now. Thx bro!

[@BamaShanks]

Now I just need to figure out how to remove my fan.

[@zephiristo3000]

Lol

[@lilcottoncodex147]

😂 screw driver 👌

[@puertoaltoabcd]

2024 had a very rattly Kraken Aer P120mm fan. Dug through the plastic, then there was a 2nd cap at the end of the plastic, lifted that and added some bike oil, sticker back on - and this worked well, no more rattling! Thank you!

[@solerso68]

most useful video ive watched in over a month..LOL i never bothered to look under that sticker.its quieter now than when i bought it

[@ahzibania]

Just a quick tip, after oiling it up use some sorta tissue or even better a cotton swab or even a Qtip to take out the excess oil, last thing you want is oil drops on your boards.

[@CarAudioInc]

a drop or two of oil won't hurt anything in there but might look yucky

[@flamenation1784]

Yep, worked like a charm with the cheapest mechanical oil I could find out there. No sound and no stopping. Now lets see how long it will last.

[@wiggitywhitefox]

10 months how’s it lasted?

[@orangejuicyice1448]

how did it last

[@flamenation1784]

@@wiggitywhitefox I left this account inactive for quite some time, sorry about the late reply. But if you have tried it you probably got some extra life out of your fans as well. Mine lasted a good 8-10 months before it started again, oiled it up again and it lasted another 6 months. I probably could have kept going like this just fine, but I upgraded my CPU so I figured might as well upgrade my case fans as well. For anyone new that might be reading this, it works just fine. It depends on you fans quality as well of course, but you can get a few more years out of them if you keep doing it.

[@fernosan]

Thank you it worked. My fan vibrated like hell. I had disassembled, cleaned, used wd40. Bought a new fan (fauty), got sick wasting time in videos showing that the fix to the fan is to buy a new fan (really?). Then I put mineral oil. That's it.

[@classmanOfficial]

Mineral oil? Like food type? Or wdym?

[@fernosan]

@@classmanOfficial from the drugstore, used by people to treat the skin. Doesn't matter much the origin because it is very inert and doesn't get rancid like vegetable oil.

[@grovie5121]

My god, I was skeptical, I'm not gonna lie---but it WORKED. Thanks for this video!

[@toastynotes]

Thanks. I didn't know these fans were so accessible to getting reoiled.

[@taiyoctopus2958]

dang at the beginning the video I was like "Oh cool I bought an NZXT case too!" Then he starts explaining you have to dig out the stupid plastic they decided to put in the way... "Dang NZXT... caught slacking." :(

[@soysuperkaboby]

DUDE THIS FIXED IT! Thanks a ton!

[@dr.anonymous4803]

3 in1 OiL is the best for a job like this. Do NOT use WD-40 for the bearing shaft. WD-40 is nor designed for this. It is NOT OIL! The best is Motor OiL 20W50 in a 21 G Syringe Neddle from your local pharmacy, and your done! Yes, I am a Mechanical Engineer!

[@dominges]

I know your comment is very old but you are right. How ever I'm using a fine machine oil (for sewing machines) and it's even better. I'm sorry that I don't have access to a specialized machine grease as it would be a even better solution, not to mention that it would last much longer.

[@rongorbs4322]

This helps me a lot. Thanks, you're a lifesaver

[@johnnymclaneutah]

its crazy that some fans dont have the re-lubricating port.. i cant come up with any reason why they wouldnt have it.. im sure the insides of case fans are more or less the same so its not like its because it would ruin the fan or something. CPU and GPU fans are different but all case fans should have those rubber caps behind it for relubrication but i suppose then manufacturing that fan would be more expensive for the company etc.

[@tcrelectronics]

MONEY is why

[@r4y98]

Also gotta say I love your voice, subscribed!

[@simpilothr6653]

Shiiiiit I wanted to say that, too 😂

[@russB0B]

Exactly what i was looking for, and it fixed my problem!

[@cuba457]

Can confirm that Beard Oil works as well 😂😂

[@namorzetini7851]

worked like a charm. liked and subscibed

[@alekdanser]

Used grease instead of oil (to prevent potential leakage) and so far so good! Thanks for the video :)

[@Torqcx]

I'd also imagine grease would be more permanent! Good point!

[@tristanwegner]

But with only a small hole dug in, how to you get the grease deep into the bearing. Oil has a better chance to penetrate with the help of gravity.

[@johnlvs2run]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BhushanHadkar]

Wow ! This helped! Now it's silent like an electric car 🚗✌ Thank you for making this video.

[@Harpeia]

This may not really be as funny as I feel it is but I'm here because the exact fan portrayed in this video is causing the exact issue this video is about lol

[@Harpeia]

(just a note, the method absolutely fixed it)

[@beefteck]

hello, thanks for the video. quick tip: use a pair of tweezers to remove the silicone covering the bearing. this way it stays intact and you can put it back in after oiling the bearing.

[@xlayfps2721]

IS popping off the fan blade and putting oil in the centre the same? Coolermaster and SilverStone have removeable ones thank god.

[@Torqcx]

So long as the oil is getting on the pivot bearings, yes, it shouldn't matter how you get to it. This video merely shows an example of a fan that has no user-friendly access to it

[@motionlessn2k]

Thanks man. Did this on noisy PSU FAN

[@r4y98]

is that the same fan you had from your 2015 case fan installation?

[@Torqcx]

It is! Thanks lol

[@AutodidactEngineer]

There is no such thing as too much oil!! Black duck tape is great for sealing the hole 🤟

[@zacharymorrison4298]

Lmao I have a rtx 3090 kingpin that is so worn out from mining I think I’m going to make a warranty claim over this grinding fan

[@jabraun00]

Would a bad bearing cause it to stop and go as well as make the noise

[@ThePhoenixdive]

Yes.

[@Fate5591]

holy cow its works, thanks

[@samuelxiberras]

just fyi, not sure if what i did was harmful to the fans, but i literally just detached the fan/fins from the motor, lubed it up, and put it back in and it worked like a charm, no need to cut out anything, caution though!

[@twixxtro]

what do i do when i don't have that hole in the middle ? i don't have thaz i have 4 holes and other random rectangular holes what do i do??

[@blazing123]

some fans you can remove the blades by pushing it out with a little bit of pressure

[@timothychinkonti96]

It worked thanks and i used cooking oil

[@johnt.2716]

Thanks man 👍🏻

[@linger9620]

Worked great thank you!

[@Ray-uc8ij]

I have a NZXT case and 3/4 fans are noisy. I have a thermaltake case and its been running longer and the fans make zero noise. smooth as butter.

[@slipsream47]

Worked perfectly!

[@王家旗-x5y]

How many time can the fan keep quiet ?

[@veke05]

Depends of your fan and your oil, good oil and good fan about 5 years.

[@HaziqAziziJamalullail]

Can I use WD-40 for the oil?

[@Torqcx]

I would not recommend it, though I haven't tried it myself. The issue I have with WD-40 is that, in my experience, it's not the best lubricant; it's a good sealant/protectant for metal, but whenever I apply the stuff to anything else that squeaks (my office chair, for example), the squeaking comes back within a matter of days at times.

[@raphaelmarlisiboc6856]

what class.of oil is better?

[@Captain-Cassanova]

Thanks dude!

[@jonamar3965]

My fans turned out just like you said in your video! I used wd-40 to lubricate the ball bearing and now my fans make no noise! I also took the opportunity to clean the inside of the case. I'm convinced that the fans not working well contributed to the buildup of dust.

[@piersonm5574]

I wouldn't use wd-40 as it gets sticky, next time maybe use 3 in 1 oil

[@Rider0fBuffalo]

Yeah, wd-40 is for removing grease. It is not a lubricant. It is a common misconception that wd-40 is a lubricant... but it is for removing old lubricant etc, and then you add lubricant such as 3 in 1.

[@jonamar3965]

Update:. My fan did go right back to being noisy after a week. I tried getting 3-in-1 twice from Amazon but both deliveries ended up with a splattered bottle in a cardboard box. I has some Aquaphor, a water based skin moisturizer and lubricant, and dabbed on some the bearing. After a month and its still working well. I also have used this on a door hinge and that is holding up after 2 years as well

[@piersonm5574]

@@jonamar3965 pretty surprising for something water based, but if it works it works I guess

[@wills.5762]

@@jonamar3965 You can buy 3 in 1 at pretty much any hardware store or walmart. The water based lube will probably work well enough for a while, but it will eventually get sticky too. Silicon based lubricants are the best for this application

[@frankbyers9719]

Thank you sound good

[@a.ocampo1165]

Great. I used two drops of 3-IN-ONE oil

[@cezarnebun9607]

Just buy a new one…another good reason to look for updated designs

[@johnhancock8556]

just spit into it if you don't have the oil, i did and it fix the problem

[@gioac96]

What a legend

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

That's not always the right answer

[@johnhancock8556]

@@moonpiespotlight4759 I know, but it worked for me though

[@priestly105]

@@johnhancock8556 how long did that fan hold out lol

[@eric7591]

I wonder if using a syringe would work...

[@jared3349]

yo this might help my problem actually since that is an nzxt aer fan and i have one that started being noisy today i restarted my computer and it sfine but yea that should help me thank you

[@k.wright8095]

I used a drop of olive oil..working GREAT! Thanks for the tip!

[@tristanwwsd]

I zip tie a toothpick in there, so my fan sounds like a bicycle with a card in the spokes.

[@dasdsadsadsa3112]

could i put a food oil ?

[@dasdsadsadsa3112]

LOL

[@Torqcx]

I wouldn't.... Use machine oil

[@minakatahizuru]

Can i use wd 40?

[@Torqcx]

I wouldn't, WD-40 is intended to clean and protect metal surfaces, not lube bearings.

[@minakatahizuru]

I see will go buy some oil for this thanks for reply@@Torqcx

[@noway5096]

OH MY GOD GET A DRILL

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

For the cost of the drill you could have a new case.

[@classmanOfficial]

Would WD40 work?

[@Torqcx]

I wouldn't, WD-40 isn't the best lubricant for parts like this as it gets sticky. Get a machine oil of some kind

[@classmanOfficial]

@@Torqcx Thank you for the very fast reply :) Ill do that then

[@Rider0fBuffalo]

Yeah, wd-40 is for removing grease. It is not a lubricant. It is a common misconception that wd-40 is a lubricant... but it is for removing old lubricant etc, and then you add lubricant such as 3 in 1.

[@Peterthefatstormtrooper]

But mine has a magnet on the back side and is solid plastic -_-

[@bannerbomb8693]

if I had a T5 torx screwdriver I would be able to access the inside of my computer :/ But my fan is very loud and sometimes I am pretty sure it gets stuck and tries to continue to spin but just sounds like it's stripping itself. I've had this computer repaired 18 times by HP and eventually they decided to stop repairing it. But if I had the T5 I would be able to repair mine :D

[@mdgroot2065]

AliExpress sells T5 torx screwdrivers i think, also check pc tool kits on there.

[@tzdota]

Bro my case fan was clogged, didn't have any oil. My brother Sprayed wd40 4,5 times. And made it spin like you. It's good as new now. 👌👌

[@98jos]

now i need a new fan.

[@ThePhoenixdive]

If you're here, you already needed a new fan.

[@Uldan1988]

Reason why is not all that good , after like 2-3 weeks that oil will be cooked and fan will fully stop , that is what happened to mine

[@Torqcx]

That's odd, what type of oil did you use?

[@orkun209]

@@Torqcx olive oil ?

[@Torqcx]

@@orkun209 Edible oils like olive, canola, peanut, vegetable oil etc. will eventually gum up and get dust and debris attached to it. I advise you don't use that.

[@orkun209]

@@Torqcx i was joking, but i burnt my gpu while trying to lubricate my fans

[@emperorofwarusthundus]

does wd40 works?

[@Torqcx]

I would not use WD-40 on a chassis fan, it's a good metal sealant/protectant but it's not typically good for lube.

[@emperorofwarusthundus]

you are such a chad the video is over a years old and you have responded absolute chad@@Torqcx

[@emperorofwarusthundus]

and thanks @@Torqcx

[@ArkenShromAbuser]

i use a very small drill and make a tiny hole and put lube in :)

[@virakyou7761]

Having a hard time cutting through the plastic

[@tomjohn3387]

Use a screw. It's what I did

[@CaliforniaEBRDude]

Blow the dust out of that puppy before you open it up!

[@all_pro1237]

My doesn’t have a nice rubber stopper in it cheap fan I assume and I can’t for the life of me get it off :/ any pointers it’s a TT-1225 thermaltake garbage

[@Torqcx]

Like shown in the video, your best bet may be to dig it out with something sharp like a knife (funnily enough, I had to do the exact thing with one of my fans just yesterday). Do this at your own risk, though.

[@ericm1453]

He sounds like VarsityGaming lol.

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

what you just created is microplastic

[@rick3037]

put a little hole thats all you need

[@ThanhNguyen-sk6uc]

maybe clean some dust off of the fan first lol.

[@M.Godfrey]

Why don’t you just pull the fan blade off

[@shinoy7280]

Clean it bro

[@allpha3638]

bla bla bla...

[@carlkemble6600]

It would be easier if you didn’t have 5 baby thumbs for fingers

[@noirsan4619]

time for wd 40

[@osvaldaspaslauskas5040]

3 months old but I’ll just say that WD is water displacer it cleans it out and blows away all the moisture and oil instead of lubricating it well to some degree it does lube it but it’s very quick to stop working so it will work for bit and get a lot worse in the end. If you go on a bike Channel you will see a lot of people make mistake of using WD on bike chains to lube it but instead it does the opposite and cleans everything off as that’s what it’s supposed to do.

[@viarnay]

you are not going to break your pocket just for changing your fans once every 5 years, don't be that cheap..

[@MTONTOP0]

bro i got blue screen aftethis wtf 🥲