Need a new fan for my MBP - would a used one work?

AUZambo · AUZambo #1 (**permalink**)

04-06-2011, 07:29 AM

My left fan has something wrong and makes a pretty loud rattling sound that gets louder as the RPMs increase.

I'm looking around on ebay and other private sellers and the cheapest new fan is $40. On ebay there are several used fans listed for $18. I don't know much about the typical durability of fans and was wondering if it is safe to get a used fan or if, like a hard drive, it's too much of a risk and It would be worth doubling the price for the new one.

TIA.

6string · 6string #2 (**permalink**)

04-06-2011, 09:00 AM

Save $22 on used rather than new.... really?

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

04-06-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6string

Save $22 on used rather than new.... really?

I'm with 6string on this one.

Replace your 4 1/2 yr old fan with another 4 1/2 yr old one?

RavingMac · RavingMac #4 (**permalink**)

04-06-2011, 10:40 AM

There are a lot of things for which I would gladly consider used over new (DvDs come to mind) when there is limited risk other than cost to replace if the used item turns out to be junk.
In this case you have to ask yourself about the cost and aggravation of having to redo your repair and/or the additional downtime in waiting for a replacement if the used fan is no good.
Unless the extra $20 for new means you don't eat for a couple of days I wouldn't even blink and go new all the way.

AUZambo · AUZambo #5 (**permalink**)

04-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6string

Save $22 on used rather than new.... really?

Yeah...If you put it like that it does sound stupid. My brain works on percentages/ratios. I saw $18 versus $40 and I see a 122% price increase....not a $22 increase.

Gonna order the new fan today.

RavingMac #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,794 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-06-2011, 10:40 AM There are a lot of things for which I would gladly consider used over new (DvDs come to mind) when there is limited risk other than cost to replace if the used item turns out to be junk. In this case you have to ask yourself about the cost and aggravation of having to redo your repair and/or the additional downtime in waiting for a replacement if the used fan is no good. Unless the extra $20 for new means you don't eat for a couple of days I wouldn't even blink and go new all the way. Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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AUZambo #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 06, 2006 Posts: 274 Mac Specs: 2006 Macbook Pro 15.4" glossy screen, 2.16 ghz, 640 gb, 2 gb ram	04-06-2011, 07:29 AM My left fan has something wrong and makes a pretty loud rattling sound that gets louder as the RPMs increase. I'm looking around on ebay and other private sellers and the cheapest new fan is $40. On ebay there are several used fans listed for $18. I don't know much about the typical durability of fans and was wondering if it is safe to get a used fan or if, like a hard drive, it's too much of a risk and It would be worth doubling the price for the new one. TIA.
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6string #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Location: Down Under :D Posts: 5,484 Mac Specs: Back to my old 2.2GHz C2D MB after selling my MBP and wondering what my next Mac will be :)	04-06-2011, 09:00 AM Save $22 on used rather than new.... really?
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