fan for vip612

[PHXHoward]

Hi is there an aftermarket fan that I can install on the vip612 to replace the noisy fan that it comes with? Dish sent me a replacement vip612 but it has the same loud fan that is loud enough to hear in other rooms.

Both the original DVR and the replacement sound the same.

Really loud fan when first powered up then after a few minutes it gets very quiet. A few minutes later the fan comes on, not full blast like at bootup but loud enough that the high pitched whine can be heard even in other rooms.

Anyway, is it a standard size computer fan that can be replaced with a low db version?

Thanks much.

 

[bhelms]

Doing so would void the warranty and that could cost you considerably if down the road you have problems and need a replacement.

The 6xx/7xx series of DVRs run HOT. You might need to relocate yours to give it better ventilation. See this thread for more ideas:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/59186-average-622-temperature-thread-yours-hot.html

Welcome, BTW...