[SOLVED] Destroyed my GPU Fan, can I fix?

[MarkvdDAM]

Hello everyone,

During my cleanup today I was going to clean the GPU so I unscrewed everything and removed the cover, when trying to disconnect the wire connecting the cover to the GPU, I accidentally cut the black wire connected to the GPU fan, so I knew I screwed up, now that I have connected everything together, to no surprise the GPU fan isn't spinning anymore, is this something that can be fixed, or do I need to buy a new GPU?

GPU is a GTX 1070

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

You can buy a replacement fan and install it. Just make sure it is for your model and make of card.

 

[USAFRet]

Hello everyone,

During my cleanup today I was going to clean the GPU so I unscrewed everything and removed the cover, when trying to disconnect the wire connecting the cover to the GPU, I accidentally cut the black wire connected to the GPU fan, so I knew I screwed up, now that I have connected everything together, to no surprise the GPU fan isn't spinning anymore, is this something that can be fixed, or do I need to buy a new GPU?

GPU is a GTX 1070

A clear picture of the damage would go a long way in diagnosing a potential fix.

 

[WillFIRE]

I think please don't just throw away your GPU only because of a broken fan wire! Even you can fix it with a soldering kit (even a cheap one will do)! If you don't know soldering then don't worry. You can obtain soldering guidance over YouTube or just get it repaired on a local Electronics repairing shop (be alert that the mechanic doesn't swap over for any cheaper replacement!).
Good Luck!

 

[tennis2]

What tool(s) were you using to disassemble your GPU that ended up "accidentally" cutting wires???

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Also I’ve posted a couple of times, but Linus had a video from a few years back where he put 120mm noctua fans on a gpu with zip ties. He came out having good temps though, if you don’t want to solder.

 

[MarkvdDAM]

Thanks all, I ended up soldering the wire back together as mentioned in this thread, thank all for the comments.

 

[MarkvdDAM]

What tool(s) were you using to disassemble your GPU that ended up "accidentally" cutting wires???

I used pliers with too much force.. so that ended up cutting the wire.