[comp.sys.mac] CD-ROM -- Can I unhook the fan?

dan@hpnmdla.HP.COM (Dan Pleasant) (03/21/90)

I have one of the older Apple CD-ROM drives that has a fan.  I'm not
having any trouble with it, but Apple's recent fix-it-for-free
announcement has me wondering.  If I take off the cover and disconnect
the fan will that prevent the dust buildup that causes these beasts to
fail?  I can just use the drive until it fails and then get Apple to
fix it for free, but that seems silly if I can just disconnect the fan
and avoid the problem entirely.  Does anybody know if it will work?

Many thanks in advance for all responses.

Dan Pleasant