Is it possible to take out the fan in the PS2 and put a quiet one in?

[50]

The noise from that fan is pissing me off...can I take it out and put something quieter in?

 

[DaveSimmons]

yes, but the capacitors inside the PS can give you a nasty shock if you touch them (like playing insde a TV) so do it at your own risk!

 

[bendixG15]

why not, nobody is going to report you............

 

[Strych9]

I've changed fans in several of my Antec power supplies. Put in Panaflo L1A's. It's easy....just watch out for the caps as mentioned above.

 

[JZilla]

How much will a PS2 need? Is 25cfm enough?

 

[PliotronX]

Originally posted by: JZilla
How much will a PS2 need? Is 25cfm enough?

I think it's a 60x25mm fan and probably around 15-18CFM so a 25CFM one would be significantly more loud (I have a feeling you thought it was an 80mm fan because 25CFM 80mm fans are quiet).

Anyway, Panaflo L1A's come in 60mm (good place) and are very quiet and last a long time (not only in functionality, but their hydrobearings allow for consistent noise levels throughout their lives unlike ball bearing fans). I wouldn't worry about the CFM unless the room is particularly hot, then I'd get a slightly more powerful one like this Thermoflow fan which will adjust its power according to the air from its probe right on the side of it which makes it good for exhaust which is what the PS2 uses.

As long as you move slowly after opening her up, you shouldn't have to worry about the caps. Use an insulated screwdriver for extra insurance. I'm not sure what type of fan connector it uses so if it's proprietary you might have to do some soldering to switch with the new fan. Good luck.

 

[JZilla]

Thank you.

Like Cartman2003 I find the fan way to noisey. And I have been thinking about it before, but was unsure how much air a ps2 needs. I have modded a psu before, so I don't think this should be too tough an operation.

 

[oldfart]

I've done this many times. Its usually an 80mm fan. I use a Panaflo L1A.