Guessing at the fan would be bad due to control cfm and load.
Intel nuc fan replacement.
Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom cover of the chassis and lift the cover.
Whether it s complete fan failure ineffective cooling or just noise you may need to replace the fan at some point.
Intel do have a replacement program for these fans but only if your nuc is still in warranty.
Fan replacement instructions pdf size.
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Just contact intel support and they ll hook you up.
To remove the existing fan.
Receive and install a new fan.
How to fix it.
The fan assembly on the intel nuc is failing.
If you need more than just a computer fan replaced we can set you up with customized nucs for your entire business.
As the only moving part in a nuc the fan is often the first part to have any issues.
Cpu does reduce frequency when hot just never seems to recover and get cool even at 69f ambient.
If you damage your intel nuc while replacing your fan you will void your computer warranty.
Grinding noises when fan spins like ball bearings going bad knocking and ticking like a fan blade is hitting something.
Since i do not want to be without my nuc is there a recommended replacement fan i can use and send intel the bad part.
If it s under warranty no problem.
If your unit experiences these behaviors the fan assembly on the intel nuc is failing.
However there is one word of caution.
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Right now its ok with a second fan blowing into it and down the case.
Perform the following fan replacement steps at an esd safe workstation with the intel nuc disconnected from ac power.