Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini Fans Replacement

Written By: Victor Pan

Comments: 2

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will take you through a step-by-step approach on how to replace a broken graphics card fan specifically the Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini. A couple of reasons why you might need to do the replacement is the graphics card fans can stop functioning efficiently, become noisy, or completely stop working. In order to fix these problems, you can use the guide to help.

Tools

Step 1

Be sure to properly ground yourself with an anti-static wristband before working on the graphics card.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws from the right side of the shroud.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws from the left side of the shroud.

Step 3

Look for the fan header located beside the 16-pin power connector.
Gently pry the fan connector apart from the header with a flathead screwdriver.

Step 4

Slowly and carefully lift the shroud off the heatsink.
During this step, make sure not to damage the LED connector that is still connecting the shroud to the PCB.
Flip the shroud along the top of the graphics card.

Step 5

Remove the three 3 mm Phillips screws holding the fans to the heatsink with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the broken fans.

Do you have the specifications for the screws? One of my screws went missing and based on the others, its around 1-1.6mm wide for the screw itself (dont have toos to measure exact), 3mm long (as stated), and aroud 5mm wide for the head. Hoping I can get that missing dimensions before I go and purchase.

c.magbitang - 04/03/24