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Title: Alternative solutions to lessen on-board fan with HDD installed
Post by: ph0enix on July 07, 2011, 05:11:36 PM

For anyone that wants a cheap solution to stop the on going loud fan, just buy a SATA extension cable. This will not void your warranty at all  ;)

Don't get confused with micro-sata or slimline extension, its a different connecter.....

Example, should have both connections type as one whole cable (one side female the other male... duh):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280700561151 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280700561151)
(http://www.biggerbids.com/members/images/8479/public/2200483_04-3.jpg)
(http://www.biggerbids.com/members/images/8479/public/2200484_04-4.jpg)
Using this extension you would be able to place the HDD externally to the router, this will reduce heat build up within the router. HDD are normally fine running passive to room temperature anyway, just try to place the HDD securely to a flat surface...

Tested transfering data from the HDD...... *SILENT ROUTER* ;D

P.S. can be tricky installing the male connector within the router

Title: Re: Alternative solutions to lessen on-board fan with HDD installed
Post by: FurryNutz on July 07, 2011, 05:13:03 PM

Awesome info. Hope it comes in handy for others.

Title: Re: Alternative solutions to lessen on-board fan with HDD installed
Post by: morphy on July 08, 2011, 12:24:07 AM

Fantastic idea well done. ;D

Title: Re: Alternative solutions to lessen on-board fan with HDD installed
Post by: stukka on July 09, 2011, 02:28:25 AM

Excellent idea!!!