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From: jandermd on 23 Jan 2007 01:36
my Dell Dimension 8200, when I boot up I get a message saying fan
failure. Is it my case or CPU fan?

From: Fixer on 23 Jan 2007 03:49
you could open the case and look if the CPU fan spins up when you boot, or
if its running slow. Does the machine actually boot into windows ? if it
does does it shut down soon after? if any of these then it's the cpu fan
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> my Dell Dimension 8200, when I boot up I get a message saying fan
> failure. Is it my case or CPU fan?
>


From: S.Lewis on 23 Jan 2007 06:37

"jandermd" <no(a)spam.invalid> wrote in message
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> my Dell Dimension 8200, when I boot up I get a message saying fan
> failure. Is it my case or CPU fan?
>

They are one and the same. You can see the fan from the rear of the tower.
And yes, it would appear that it has failed.


From: Steve W. on 23 Jan 2007 15:41
jandermd wrote:
> my Dell Dimension 8200, when I boot up I get a message saying fan
> failure. Is it my case or CPU fan?
>

Same thing on the 8200.

It is the large fan in the back of the case under the shroud.

Open the case and see if it is just blocked with dust or if it actually
has failed.

Easy to replace and the actual best place to get a replacement is from
Dell. There are others that will FIT in there but they lack the sensor
wire for the Dells. Every time you boot up it will give you the failed
fan warning without that wiring. Plus the Dell replacement isn't
expensive to begin with.

--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York
From: DLThompson on 31 Jan 2007 08:46
Hi Guy, thanks for the reply. I guess both the fan on my power
supply, as well as the case fan are not working. Not sure when that
happened, but I am assuming that they will both need to be replaced.
As per Ed's earlier post, I did manage to find the Skyline Graphics
website where the new case fan can be obtained. Here's the link, for
others who may need it:

http://www.homestead.com/prosites-skyline/files/index.html

Click on the Contact Us link for their e-mail address and phone
number. I actually e-mailed them earlier today, but didn't expect a
reply until at least tomorrow, since it's Sunday. To my surprise, I
was e-mailed back right away and was quoted the same price that Ed
quoted ($16 + $5 S&H). I'll give them a call in the morning and
order the part.

As for the power supply, here's what I need:

http://www.centrix-intl.com/showpix.asp?pixsource=00n380.jpg&pixselect=00n380.jpg

It's a 250 Watt Dell Power Supply, part number 0N380. The fan on the
back isn't turning. Is that something that's always supposed to be
on? Or does it only come on when it's needed? Anyone have a good
(cheap) source for these? What are your thoughts on refurbished
units? Are they worth the risk? Or am I just better off replacing it
with a new one? Is there an alternate that would make a good
substitution? Thanks again for your time.

Debbie

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