You can request a replacement fan kit and replace the fan yourself.
Intel nuc fan upgrade.
Disconnect the fan connector from the motherboard fan header.
Whether it s complete fan failure ineffective cooling or just noise you may need to replace the fan at some point.
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As the only moving part in a nuc the fan is often the first part to have any issues.
Please refer to the updated video for this process found here.
Use this method at your own risk.
The nuc used in the video is a nuc7i5bnk.
The fan assembly on the intel nuc is failing.
If it s under warranty no problem.
Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom cover of the chassis and lift the cover.
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Intel nuc kit nuc6i7kyk fan replacement steps perform the following fan replacement steps at an esd safe workstation with the intel nuc disconnected from ac power.
Fan replacement instructions pdf size.
Just contact intel support and they ll hook you up.
Receive and install a new fan.
How to fix it.
To remove the existing fan.