Replacement fans for G55

[RogerWilco]

I was taking a little look-see inside my G55VW and my cat decided to knock my cup of tea over the opened laptop. Needless to say, the laptop wasn't happy (me either:()

I dried all the mobo with cottom buds and sat the laptop under a desk lamp and it now works again, but the CPU fan isn't working properly. It keeps making a queer noise and vibrating. Considering all the damage the cuppa could have done, a busted fan is quite good.

I've looked about and can't seem to find a replacement fan for the CPU (Ivy Bridge I7-3610). I've contacted ASUS and they want the laptop to be taken to a repair centre - not going to happen. Anyone know any online stores where I can get a replacement fan? I'm not worried about installing it myself, I think it is safe to assume the warranty is already void:p

[danwat1234]

Pitcher@asus wrote:
i think if fan are able to install to laptop, it all can be using.

There are 2 known fans that work in a G50V/G50VT/G50VX/G51J and those are Delta KDB05105HB “7F36” and Forcecon DFS541305MH0T “F8U5” , the Foreceon being the superior fan that has more airflow, 13 fins vs 17 fins and more amperage.
Who knows, there may be another fan out there that moves even more air that fits the dimensions of the heatsink, to allow for a higher overclock.

[Djask]

I never knew you could buy replacement fans on ebay. I'll keep that in mind when my fans are broken. 😄

[Arvinaaaaa]

what is the RPM between the delta and forcecon? Is other PWM fan out there able to fit into these model that comes with higher RPM?

[Kawazu]

Check asusparts.eu
for example, http://www.asusparts.eu/en/Asus-13GNB710P210-1