Using tape to secure a case fan?

[NotoriousJTC]

I've got a 120mm rear exhaust fan that needs to go, i think the motor is about to eat it. I've already gone and bought a replacement and have tried to install it. Problem is, my case doesn't have a lot of room for manuvering, and to install this fan using the supplied rubber pegs i would have to probably remove the PSU, CPU HSF and possibly my video card. It's a lot of trouble and my history with my PC internals says im going to come out with more broken parts than i went in with.


I could probably easily install the two outer rubber pegs into the case chassis, but the two inner ones are the hard to reach ones. I was thinking maybe i could just secure the other ones with strong double sided tape, or duct tape folded over. Would this method adequately hold the fan? I'm not using screws because id like to also keep the fan as quiet as possible, and ive heard screws can cause unwanted vibration.


Any input is appreciated.

 

[MadAmos]

I have the fan on my Northbridge attached with 4 very small pieces of automotive trim tape it is a double sided foam tape that should be available at any good auto parts store or body shop. It has been working for me for several months and this is on a 40c surface.

Amos

 

[santz]

hmmmmmmmmm

 

[Seekermeister]

Gorilla Glue?

 

[bendixG15]

Try tying it on with wire

 

[NotoriousJTC]

Originally posted by: MadAmos
I have the fan on my Northbridge attached with 4 very small pieces of automotive trim tape it is a double sided foam tape that should be available at any good auto parts store or body shop. It has been working for me for several months and this is on a 40c surface.

Amos

You wouldn't happen to remember the name of that product you used, would you? The foam sounds perfect for vibration absorption.

 

[cheesehead]

I'd reccomend the type of polyurethane foam used for shock-mounting R/C airplane radio gear. Good stuff, and availible in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

For attaching heatsinks to metal, hot glue is the only way to go.

 

[lxskllr]

Velcro?

 

[DLM]

IMO, shortcuts end up costing you in the long run, do it right the first time and it will perform like it was supposed to. People that half azz things like this are the same ones writing in with a new problem every other week.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: lxskllr
Velcro?

I have done it that way - Velcro. I have also mounted HDDs with Velcro. It works. And it is then easy in and out when necessary.

 

[w00t]

I recommend using some zip ties best way I've seen people do it is put cut off the lock part than put the tie part into the fans hole than use the lock part on the other side to tighten it.

ended up finding a picture though it looks messy because he hasn't clipped the excess off yet:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/eoctanker/moddedfanbeforesnipped.jpg

 

[Mr Fox]

Originally posted by: w00t
I recommend using some zip ties best way I've seen people do it is put cut off the lock part than put the tie part into the fans hole than use the lock part on the other side to tighten it.

ended up finding a picture though it looks messy because he hasn't clipped the excess off yet:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/eoctanker/moddedfanbeforesnipped.jpg

 

[NotoriousJTC]

Right now im leaning towards double sided tape on one side, and the original rubber pegs on the outer... I may just grab some zipties tomorrow when im out and test run those as well. Velcro is an interesting option, i think i may have some strips lying around here from a previous build. I'll stick with which ever option keeps the whole deal the quietest.