Michael Eisenstadt writes (clipped)

<<<< The original fan on this video card, after 1 year's use,just started not working unless encouraged for awhile by my index finger when I turn on the computer. >>>.

Hi, really surprising.... just after a years use....

from your post i gather you are able to unscrew the fan from the card. pl.do so. if you now PARTIALLY peel off the label you will have access to a tiny ball bearing. a VERY TINY REPEAT VERY TINY DROPLET (ONLY ONE) of very clean machine oil on the bearing most of the time helps.

PL. NOTE: I HAVE REVIVED HEATSINK FANS LIKE THIS BUT NEVER A VIDEO CARD ONE.

so it may or may not work and upto you to decide.

good luck--Venkat

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