Having a bizarre issue with my switch, had to open the thing up to replace a dodgy LCD screen and a buzzing fan. While replacing the fan, the small flap on the motherboard connector flew off and got lost. After doing a bit of research and discovering this is a semi-common occurrence, I've inserted the cable into the connector and taped it down, seemingly working fine, but the issue appears when I try to install the heatsink
For some reason, when applying pressure onto the heatsink while screwing it down (or inducing it manually like in the attached video), the fan completely shuts off. I had suspected this was an issue with the new fan I was installing, but repeating the process on my old fan showed the same issue.
Any advice at all would be great, as I can't for the life of me figure out what could possibly cause this. It doesn't seem to be something shorting out, as protecting the metal parts with electrical tape doesn't make a difference. The fan cable is 100% secure and works fine before I install the heatsink, I just don't understand how missing a tiny bit of a plastic clip could be causing this kind of issue.
For some reason, when applying pressure onto the heatsink while screwing it down (or inducing it manually like in the attached video), the fan completely shuts off. I had suspected this was an issue with the new fan I was installing, but repeating the process on my old fan showed the same issue.
Any advice at all would be great, as I can't for the life of me figure out what could possibly cause this. It doesn't seem to be something shorting out, as protecting the metal parts with electrical tape doesn't make a difference. The fan cable is 100% secure and works fine before I install the heatsink, I just don't understand how missing a tiny bit of a plastic clip could be causing this kind of issue.
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