Dunno if this is off topic, mods feel free to delete if it is, but I picked up a laptop that's a couple years old that needs a fan replacement. I've done a little googling but it's not clear which part(s) I need, where I could buy it, and if it would even be cost-effective to replace anyway.

I can post pics/more info in a couple hours, but in the meantime could anyone point me in the right direction where I can buy laptop fans or a guide on figuring out which fan I would need? I'm not worried about voiding any warranty or anything like that

Edit: the model number is 15-ek0018ca if that helps!

    • FALGSConaut [comrade/them]
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      4 months ago

      No I haven't, it looks like a fantastic resource, thank you! And the model # is: 15-ek0018ca

      I'll be sure to check out ifixit after work, thanks again!

      • jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee
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        4 months ago

        https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/797591/cooling+fan+replacement+needed+for+15-ek0015tx This seem to be what you're looking for. Good luck with the repair! If its not needed as an actual laptop, trying to watercool it might be a fun project. I remember LTT making a video about it.