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Introduction |
| If the cooling fans in your 2018 Acer Nitro V have stopped functioning, this guide will instruct you on how to remove blockage from the fans, reseat their bearing, and reapply adhesive to the motor housing in the event that it has failed. You should be able to diagnose this if your fans fail to spin while the device is running, or if there is a grinding noise while they are spinning. This is a common issue that can occur mainly due to the collection of dust and other debris within the fan mechanism over the lifetime of the product. these issues can also occur after periods of sustained heavy use of the laptop as it ages, wherein the stock adhesive can degrade to the point where it no longer functions. It is imperative that you address this issue as soon as possible as if the fans are not function properly the internal components of your laptop are not being properly cooled either which is bad for the longevity of your device. | | | This guide works for the AN515-52-50WX, AN515-52-73LN and AN515-52-78AS models. The main discrepancies between these models that concern this guide is whether or not there is a secondary drive installed, in which case it will need to be removed. It should also be noted that because this device does allow the user to install one on their own(if it is not already present ), that if you installed a secondary drive yourself, or a third party distributor did , you will still need to remove it to complete the repair. | | | The exterior cover of the device, as well as the secondary drive mentioned above, will need to be removed to access the fans of the device which you will then remove to either remove blockage, reseat the bearing, or reapply adhesive to secure the fan. When choosing a replacement adhesive(when applicable) it is recommended that you choose an adhesive that can withstand temperatures up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit(100 degrees Celsius). It is also recommended that you choose an adhesive that does not expand(or foam) after application as this can cause the position of the fan to shift and inhibit its rotation. When in doubt something like Loctite super glue is always a good option. | | | After completing the guide and reassembling your device both of the fans should spin freely without any grinding noise when the device is running. If however your fans fail to function even after completing this guide you will need to purchase a replacement fan, which can be found [https://www.any-pc-part.com/product_info.php/products_id/510339/zAspire+VN7-591?gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapu3V_zD3x2kZJzUy1P_inF-R2T6LU5sfPKwJdAIbzARrpCovQO6fEBoCzTEQAvD_BwE|here]. It should also be noted that the fans used in the Nitro V are the same fans that Acer uses in their Aspire line of devices, so don’t worry if you see that when you are searching for replacement fans. After you have purchased your new fans you can also install them using this guide(you will just need to remove the old ones and reinstall the new ones this time around). |
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