PowerBook G4 DVI w/Dead Internal Primary Fan, Replacement Parts Questions

Hey Everyone,
I'm preparing to replace the primary fan on a PowerBook G4 DVI. I have a spare, used primary fan, but lack the rubber pins.
Does anyone know where these little things can be purchased online separate from the fan kit itself? I did some searching on Google with no luck.
Thanks for any leads/suggestions!

Rather doubt they are available separately, but you may want to try these places:
Parts/Repair Sites
ifixit.com
pbparts.com
powerbookmedic.com
dttservice.com
powerbooktech.com
powerbookresq.com
powerbookguy.com
powerbookrepairshop.com

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MrDLCG wrote:
Hi,
My laptop just keep shutting down... notice that an alarm has been issued during startup stating than the CPU fan is no longer working properly.
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Pls. advice asap, and probably include pricing if available.
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http://www.dttservice.com (parts and repair work)
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http://www.tekserve.com (parts and repair work)
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I have a PowerBook G4 (DVI) - 667mhz, 2x512mb ram, 32vram, 40gb, airport, pcmcia 2x2.0 USB.
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The screen is always black.
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Hi sopp,
Doesn't sound good. According to Beep Definitions, "4 beeps = no good boot images in the boot ROM (and/or bad sys config block)."
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Is there a possibility that the HD connector on the logic board itself would be defective?
Possible, yes. Common, no. The cable itself is much more common, though not "common" either.
The 120g drive was recognized in Disk Utility when I put it in an external drive enclosure and plugged it in via USB. I also verified and repaired permissions on the drive. Verify disk reported no errors.
Would make sense with bad HD cable.
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Sorry, I didn't catch that in original post. There have been reports here that bad a bad HD or cable or optical drive or cable or other components have prevented proper functioning, but it's certainly not common. Try disconnecting the HD altogether and booting from install disc.
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Can't guarantee that. It's simply trial and error troubleshooting.
I guess at some point I will decide to stop sinking money into an obsolete 'Book.
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I've already replaced the display on it in addition to the logic board (both used)
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