Suspected fan failure (overheating) Linkstation Live HS-DHGL (1TB)

[Ugly]

   

Hi there,

 

occassionally my linkstation will error and and beep continuously. 

I've noticed the casing and linkstation in general is quite warm and the fan is not active before or immediately after crashing out. The unit usually boots up immediately and functions perfectly.

 

My guess is a faulty fan unit or similar though I wanted to run it by here first, and if my assessment is correct what exactly can i do about it. (I've owned the unit for approx 18 months)

 

Cheers

Message Edited by Ugly on 10-05-2009 04:35 AM

[JoshC]

Well the unit is out of warranty so we cant set you up with a replacement.  We dont encourage that you take it apart and replace the fan but that is at your discretion.

[Ugly]

   

I think at this stage i've got no chioce :(

 

are there any particular important specifications I should look for when getting a replacement fan?

[davo]

   Where was it purchased exactly?

[Ugly]

    cant remember sadly, i've been looking for the receipt though it was most likely from amazon or some online pc companyI