It's seems like the front comes off, the face, just before the fan. Is that accurate?
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Yes, the front face is metal mesh, it has a spring catch centre-top, which holds a door (hinged at the bottom) closed. Behind this door is a removable foam filter that can be cleaned, and behind that, is the fan, which sits in front of the drives. You can operate the unit without the filter for increased airflow also, if you wish. The unit also comes with two separate types of metal drive supports (not even shown in the images), you choose the type you need and it is held in place with screws. I am impressed with the design and construction quality. It is functional, strong, well-designed, and effective. It also looks good. Yes, the front face is metal mesh, it has a spring catch centre-top, which holds a door (hinged at the bottom) closed. Behind this door is a removable foam filter that can be cleaned, and behind that, is the fan, which sits in front of the drives. You can operate the unit without the filter for increased airflow also, if you wish. The unit also comes with two separate types of metal drive supports (not even shown in the images), you choose the type you need and it is held in place with screws. I am impressed with the design and construction quality. It is functional, strong, well-designed,... » Read More Yes, the front face is metal mesh, it has a spring catch centre-top, which holds a door (hinged at the bottom) closed. Behind this door is a removable foam filter that can be cleaned, and behind that, is the fan, which sits in front of the drives. You can operate the unit without the filter for increased airflow also, if you wish. The unit also comes with two separate types of metal drive supports (not even shown in the images), you choose the type you need and it is held in place with screws. I am impressed with the design and construction quality. It is functional, strong, well-designed, and effective. It also looks good. « Show Less
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The front of the unit has a fold down door with a lock tab at the top to hold it in place. You push down the tab and the door drops. Behind the door is a small piece of foam to act as a dust filter.
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I didn't have any problem with the fan's assembly. I bought two of them... Let me go look at one of them ... OK, just took it apart, If there is a lip on the smaller pipe, it is in backwards. I am assuming it is still in pieces...1) Loosen the lock for the fan height adjustment2) Push the small pipe up into the bigger one, Non lip side first3) Pull the small pipe through the height adjustment nut until it stops and lock the nut, that lip is to stop the pipe from coming out of the lock nut4) Push the big pipe down into the base5) Push the fan head onto the small pipeYou should be done ... I didn't have any problem with the fan's assembly. I bought two of them... Let me go look at one of them ... OK, just took it apart, If there is a lip on the smaller pipe, it is in backwards. I am assuming it is still in pieces...1) Loosen the lock for the fan height adjustment2) Push the small pipe up into the bigger one, Non lip side first3) Pull the small pipe through the height adjustment nut until it stops and lock the nut, that lip is to stop the pipe from coming out of the lock nut4) Push the big pipe down into the base5) Push the... » Read More I didn't have any problem with the fan's assembly. I bought two of them... Let me go look at one of them ... OK, just took it apart, If there is a lip on the smaller pipe, it is in backwards. I am assuming it is still in pieces...1) Loosen the lock for the fan height adjustment2) Push the small pipe up into the bigger one, Non lip side first3) Pull the small pipe through the height adjustment nut until it stops and lock the nut, that lip is to stop the pipe from coming out of the lock nut4) Push the big pipe down into the base5) Push the fan head onto the small pipeYou should be done ... « Show Less
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The front of the fan has a rounded contour; so it will not lay flat against a surface. I think it will still work.
884180
I havent had that problem so far at least. There is a big vent on the left side and little ones on the bottom (covering the fan etc I believe). I don't know if this will let me upload a picture. I turn this off a lot more than I did my pc though, just because it starts again pretty instantly.
1906250
Yes it does. If u put your hand near it, it is clear the fans are moving a lot of air.
2227242
Mine showed F when the top assembly did not sit properly on the base. I could see that clearly the top and base alignment is not perfect. I'd take the assembly out and make sure it sits properly on the base then it'd show all fan options. Hope this helps.
1038268
I found I had to hammer the fan blade onto the shaft (hurr hurr...shaft) that comes out of the engine. I think it has some markings on it to indicate how it is meant to be rotated. Once I pounded it on there it seemed to work better. Another problem is you may have the fan blade on backwards e.g. the front is pointing backwards. If that is the case, the blades will likely not generate enough forward facing air.
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I noticed that happening to mine and upon closer inspection I saw vapor coming out of the bottom of the "face" plate. I wiggled the face around until I seemed to get a good fit and it hasn't happened since then. That was about a week ago.
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I had mine running full tilt for probably a year without issue. Sure, at max speed there's the a little noise from the air moving but it was fine. After about a year, and it probably didn't like being on the max setting that long, I got a little buzzing here and there. Usually a gentle "bump" to the case stopped it. After about 2 months of this, I "bumped" it and the fan blade popped off the motor and fell inside the case. Granted, that was a MUCH more forceful bump, so I don't know if I was a little to rough, or if the assembly, motor, and/or bearings had finally reached their limit. For the time I had it and the price, I'd say it was a good investment. Any other Antec LED fans I've bought are still running like a champ!!
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I've only had mine for a few weeks now, but what you're describing sounds like a fan issue. From the looks of the internal pics on here (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61A0j-QpddL.jpg), you'll likely need to remove the top cover to get to the areas where the fans are, as they sit between a coil and the heat sink. Worst case, they look like standard computer fans, so just replace them all with better fans.
1910552
It's the fan on it. Somtime mine does it but not for long I would return it and get a different one if it's doing that
1869431
A little. Nothing covering the front, but its not flat along the sides. Does that make sense?
985777
Yes, my fan has some play but it feels like it is 'spring-loaded'; I thought it was intentional so it wouldn't go from pointing up to pointing down without a sturdy push into position. It feels to me as though the play is intentional; so that the movement of the fan blades wouldn't cause the entire thing to wobble.
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Mine does, either downwards or upwards, I don't remember exactly (haven't used it since the summer). It's because the adjusters on the side get a bit loose over time as the fan is functioning. It didn't bother me. It only happened after several days (very slowly, that's what I mean).
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Make sure the bag is clean and there are no obstrctions around the fan. Otherwise is most likely a control board problem and will need factory repair. I'm on my second one after first lasted 3 years. Decided cheaper to buy a new one than repair the old one.
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The one I purchased pushes/sucks the air out. In my opinion, this may be the best direction as the CPU heat sink and fan draws/pulls hot air up from the CPU and since this fan would be fixed in close proximity it would be good to have it complete the job by taking that hot air out of the case.
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Yes, it does. I just tested it and the fan shut off when I put it on its back.