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How To Fix GIGABYTE GV-R785OC-2GD Radeon HD 7850 Noisy Fan

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  1. How To Fix GIGABYTE GV-R785OC-2GD Radeon HD 7850 Noisy Fan, How To Fix GIGABYTE GV-R785OC-2GD Radeon HD 7850 Noisy Fan: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • remove the three Phillips screws under the fan closest to the video ports of the card

  2. How To Fix GIGABYTE GV-R785OC-2GD Radeon HD 7850 Noisy Fan: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the fan out(will be attached to a small cord but gets out of the way well) and shim a small cushion under the center circle, between the aluminum cooling fins and the plastic. I used electric tape, rolling it, sticky side in, to form about a 6 layer small square of tape. It shimmed in nicely.

  3. How To Fix GIGABYTE GV-R785OC-2GD Radeon HD 7850 Noisy Fan: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Reassemble and re-install the card into your computer. It should stop the vibration.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Can you post a picture showing how its fit in the fins?

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