I Can't Sleep With These &^#$& Lights

[St0ry]

My new computer has a case with an exhaust fan that has blue lights on it. It looks cool and all but at night it practically lights up my whole room and there's no switch to turn it off. If I just take some pliers or something and crush the lightbulb it wouldn't affect the fan itself would it?

 

[RallyMaster]

No, just snip the wires that lead up to the LEDs and you'll be fine.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
No, just snip the wires that lead up to the LEDs and you'll be fine.

which are the fans wires...

edit:
I also don't think you can get to the leds as I think the in the fan's frame.

Just replace the fan or 5v/7v mod it so you can have dimmer led's and a quieter fan.

 

[God Mode]

color over it with a black marker

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: God Mode
color over it with a black marker

nail polish works better. :X

black marker will still bleed.

 

[St0ry]

Yeah it turns out the bulbs are protected from my pliers by the plastic so I can't get to them.

Would any color nail polish work or only black?

 

[mpilchfamily]

Pull the fan from the case. You will see the LEDs inserted into holes in the frame and held in place with some hot glue. Pop the hit glue off and trace the wires back as close to the motor as possible and then cut it there. No more LEDs.

 

[Zepper]

Yup, you may be able to get to the LED wires back by the motor - may have to lift the label to get to them. Any dark color nail polish should block the light a lot.

.bh.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: St0ry
Yeah it turns out the bulbs are protected from my pliers by the plastic so I can't get to them.

Would any color nail polish work or only black?

Black works nice. Red is also good.



If its still bright, just apply coats.

becareful if you snip the leds. I broke a fan doing that.

 

[zagood]

1) snip LEDs
2) plug in fan
3) fan doesn't work
4) buy quieter, non-LED fan (which is probably a better idea anyway)

-z

 

[pmv]

Find someone with a non LED case fan who'd prefer an LED one and swap!
Have to admit I just took out a non-LED one for an LED one.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Just pick up some yate loons online, they're dirt cheap.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: pmv
Find someone with a non LED case fan who'd prefer an LED one and swap!
Have to admit I just took out a non-LED one for an LED one.

heh..

im not a fan like the op in having the electric light parade at disneyland going on inside my case.

My Tracers already do enough of that when i have them installed.

 

[RallyMaster]

I want to be rid of these LED fans of mine. I have three (four LEDs each) lol...and for some reason I can sleep with my computer on.

 

[wwswimming]

i like the lights but agreed, it would be nice to be able to turn them on & off from
the Windows Desktop.

 

[Cogman]

Meh, just get a new fan, $7 wont kill you (Oh no, one less Happy meal)

 

[St0ry]

I used a sharpie to black out the bulb and then covered it with a layer of nail polish. It's a lot dimmer now. Thanks

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: St0ry
I used a sharpie to black out the bulb and then covered it with a layer of nail polish. It's a lot dimmer now. Thanks

heh nail polish works the best.

if you want it darker, wait for it to dry and just apply coats.

Oh i should warn you, there is a chance you might burn out the LED.
Fan will work, but you'll burn that LED out.
But i dont think you'd really care about that.

 

[ss284]

Buy a new fan.

 

[lamere]

get a new fan

turn off the PC when your not using it at night

 

[Miklebud]

Originally posted by: lamere
turn off the PC when your not using it at night

Yeah, I was going to suggest that. With the savings on your Electricity bill, you could buy new non-LED fans.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: Miklebud

Originally posted by: lamere
turn off the PC when your not using it at night

Yeah, I was going to suggest that. With the savings on your Electricity bill, you could buy new non-LED fans.

This man speaks truth.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster

Originally posted by: Miklebud

Originally posted by: lamere
turn off the PC when your not using it at night

Yeah, I was going to suggest that. With the savings on your Electricity bill, you could buy new non-LED fans.

This man speaks truth.

my computer doesnt have an off button.

Theres only working and apart.

 

[nZone]

turn the pc off or put it to sleep mode.

 

[SniperDaws]

Chuckle chuckle chuckle, i do love it when geeks try to be funny.