Help needed with MacBook fan part no.

[jimmyabcz]

Hi all,

I have the 1st Gen white Macbook (2.0Ghz, May-Nov 2006). I need to replace the fan and have been looking on UK-based mac parts suppliers and on ebay.

I understand Apple changed the fan soon after my model (made it slightly bigger) so I'm paranoid I'm going to end up buying the wrong fan.

Below is the info on the fan:

GB0506PGV1-A
13.V1.B1828.F.GN
K6916F
DC5V 1.9W

Does anyone know which of these is the serial number?

Thanks,
JN

 

[logana]

Made it slightly bigger ???

All the fans for the white/black MacBooks A1181 models are the same physical size - the only difference is that the logic board connector changed in late 2007 to a thinner, horizontal style.

The fan you are looking for is the early style with the larger block connector - often called 4 wall - like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-13-3-A1181-Macbook-Fan-922-7372-3882-/230754837359?pt=UK_Computing_Apple_Mac_Accessories&hash=item35ba0f636f#ht_1026wt_1173

 

[jimmyabcz]

Thanks Logana!

In addition to my 1st gen MB, I also have a later model A1811 here that a friend gave me for parts. The fan in it is definitely bigger... i.e. the silver enclosure for the fan itself is bigger.

I'm now noticing the difference between the later, bigger fan (with 'thinner' connector) and my smaller fan (with 'bigger' connector).

Thanks for the link. I'm going to try and buy new or nos rather than a used fan.
The cheapest I've found so far through UK-based mac parts suppliers is around £40!

I guess keeping an eye out in the auctions for the fan with the same specs and connector should do it.

Best,
J

 

[logana]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-A1181-CPU-cooling-fan-MacBook-13-3-13-/260576133311?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item3cab8c40bf#ht_738wt_1535

That one says it is new - should take about a week/10 days from China but a lot less than £40......

You are correct about the fan sizes - the later model with the 3 wall thinner connector is about 5/6mm larger in diameter - but still gets clogged up with dust !

 

[jimmyabcz]

Thanks again logana!

I'm going to email them to double check it's going to fit before buying, but like you said - a lot less that £40!

Thanks for the links and quick replies.

All the best,

JN