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Author Topic: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.  (Read 1882 times)

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Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« on: June 19, 2008, 07:17:23 pm »
That's my question, I know I can replace it by a new one, but this cabinet is on only a couple of hours a week, not all day.

If I remove it, may the PCB or the Hard disk be damaged?

cheers :cheers:
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Re: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2008, 09:17:54 pm »
The video card heats up pretty fast in my Gauntlet legends and it uses the same basic set up. I would replace the fan with a quieter fan before removing the fan and risk overheating damage.
Just my two cents.
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Re: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2008, 09:58:09 pm »
Quote from: amiga500 on June 19, 2008, 07:17:23 pm
That's my question, I know I can replace it by a new one, but this cabinet is on only a couple of hours a week, not all day.

If I remove it, may the PCB or the Hard disk be damaged?

cheers :cheers:
Do me a favor and tell me what kind of monitor you have in there, make and model
I just got a KI2 that is missing the chassis.
Thanks
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Re: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2008, 09:42:41 am »
Quote from: WaRpEd on June 19, 2008, 09:17:54 pm
The video card heats up pretty fast in my Gauntlet legends and it uses the same basic set up. I would replace the fan with a quieter fan before removing the fan and risk overheating damage.
Just my two cents.
Cheers

^ What he said. Chances are if there's a fan inside the cab, it's there for a reason. Your first option when working with actual arcade hardware, should be to replace stuff that's not working instead of getting rid of it. If they put a fan in there, it's because the cabinet has a heat problem.
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Re: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2008, 09:46:21 am »
You can try quieting it down.  If it's a DC fan, clean the blades well.  Look under the label, you will likely find a small plug.  Remove it and drop two drops of 3-in-1 Oil in there.  Replace the cap and clean the outside.  Put some tape over it. 

If it's an AC fan, it's a little more complicated, but it also involves lubing it up.

Quote from: gatordad on June 19, 2008, 09:58:09 pm
Do me a favor and tell me what kind of monitor you have in there, make and model
I just got a KI2 that is missing the chassis.

Post a picture of the BACK of the tube in Monitor/Video.  Should be able to ID it from the PCB mount.
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Re: Can I remove the fan from a Killer Instinct 2 Dedicated Cabinet? Too noisy.
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2008, 02:33:01 pm »
bad bearings are usually the cause of fan noise. If oiling doesn't help, replace the fan with a new one.
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