Antec Veris MX-1 HDD Enclosure

[Bobsy]

Hello,

The fan on the Antec Veris MX-1 HDD Enclosure (http://store.antec.com/Product/accessory-veris_media/mx-1/0-761345-77150-4.aspx) keeps failing. I have RMA'd the first unit I bought, now the new unit's fan has become very noisy.

Would anyone know if a fan can be purchased to replace the original fan? I don't mind the expense, if it saves me from RMAs or else. (The MX-1 is connected to a PVR, so it is required all the time.)

Thanks.

 

[lsv]

Why not purchase a high end fan and use your own resistor to lower the speed? I know that fan (from reviews) was always very loud and got dusty quickly.

 

[Old Hippie]

Would anyone know if a fan can be purchased to replace the original fan?

I have no doubt that you could find a better quality fan but you'll have to get the fan's specs from somewhere and they're usually right on the fan's motor housing.

 

[Binky]

I also have an MX-1 with a failed fan. They should just sell the fans in 5 packs. Its a very odd fan. Good luck actually finding it somewhere.

 

[Old Hippie]

I also have an MX-1 with a failed fan. They should just sell the fans in 5 packs. Its a very odd fan. Good luck actually finding it somewhere.

Did ya happen to see if the specs were on the fan motor?

What makes it odd?

 

[jjmIII]

yes, odd looking fan...

Time to contact Antec again.

 

[boomhower]

I have two and they have been functioning fine. It does get dusty as hell though.

 

[Old Hippie]

yes, odd looking fan...

Time to contact Antec again.

Definately different.

I'd probably be pulling the thing outta there hoping I could remove the blade to replace the motor.

 

[Binky]

Its a very thin blower style fan. If you look at the link above, you will see that a repacement would have to be of very exact dimensions to fit properly. I think some of the problem may be dust buildup that throws the fan out of balance and eventually kills it.

It was the best external case I have ever owned...for about a year. Then the fan started wobbling and making grinding noises. I finally just threw the thing in the closet where it still sits today.