Question Question About Finding A CPU Cooling Fan Replacement

[Slica17]

Hello, my laptop CPU cooling fan started making insanely loud noises. I took it apart and cleaned it thoroughly to no avail. The fan is a type that is hard to lubricate apparently so I am now looking for a replacement.

My laptop is an MSI Alpha 17 A4DEK-021. (Model Number on bottom says MS-17EK)

The CPU fan numbers are PAAD06015SL. 0.55A. 5VDC. N457.

I am trying to find a replacement. I find matches for all of the numbers except N457, which seems nigh impossible to find. I also have no idea what that specific number means, and is it important for finding a replacement? Does it have to be an exact match? Is there any other CPU fans that would be compatible without that specific number?

I appreciate any responses. This is one of those times where the more I research, the more confused I get.

 

[COLGeek]

This?

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/2251832126826831.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

 

[steveb1976]

ebay or msi directly

 

[Slica17]

This?

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/2251832126826831.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

Not the same one. That one is a different shape.

I found some that look exactly like mine - same shape, etc... but that "N457" number on mine - I cannot find that anywhere. I have no idea if that number matters. I tried to post a couple pictures but it requires a link.

 

[Slica17]

ebay or msi directly

MSI has nothing. Ebay has matches but I hesitate because none of them have the same N457 number.

 

[COLGeek]

Not the same one. That one is a different shape.

I found some that look exactly like mine - same shape, etc... but that "N457" number on mine - I cannot find that anywhere. I have no idea if that number matters. I tried to post a couple pictures but it requires a link.

Then try one. That could simply be a lot designation, and not really the item number.