<div dir="auto"><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Dave, </div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">I've replaced a bunch of these - relatively easy (easier than the boards). If pulling it from the wall is a bigger job than you'd like, the internal fan can be replaced in the vertical position. Just make sure to not pinch the internal com cables as you replace the cover. </div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Good luck!</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Howie</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Howie MMichaelso</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Sun CCatche</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner</div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto"><a href="tel:(802)%20272-0004" value="+18022720004" target="_blank">802-272-0004</a></div><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><blockquote class="quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="gmail_extra"></div></blockquote></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><blockquote class="quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="elided-text">On Mar 27, 2017 10:36 AM, "Dave Palumbo" <<a href="mailto:palumbo131m@gmail.com" target="_blank">palumbo131m@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="elided-text"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_-1046547518880191428m_-1378288705395871663WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Fellow Wrenches,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">I have an OutBack FX inverter (manufactured in 2011) with a flashing Red LED. The MATE warns "Internal Fan Failure Detected" .<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Before I call OutBack support I'd like to gain a little knowledge from you folks.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-1046547518880191428m_-1378288705395871663MsoListParagraph"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>Will I be asked to send the inverter in, or can I get the internal fan sent out to me so I can repair it myself?<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-1046547518880191428m_-1378288705395871663MsoListParagraph"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>I used to perform internal power board swaps myself 10 or 12 yrs ago.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-1046547518880191428m_-1378288705395871663MsoListParagraph"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>It's not on warranty so I'd be paying for the parts.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your time,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dave<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">David Palumbo <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Independent Power LLC<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">462 Solar Way Drive<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hyde Park, VT 05655<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="tel:(802)%20371-8678" value="+18023718678" target="_blank">802-371-8678</a> cell<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="tel:(802)%20888-4917" value="+18028884917" target="_blank">802-888-4917</a> home<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div><br></div><div class="quoted-text">______________________________<wbr>_________________<br>
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