On 09/26/2015 06:36 AM, tony duell wrote:
If it is totally
open-circuit, then the winding has failed. Rewinding is often possible, but
not trivial, particularly not for something that has to stand mains voltage,
and you may decide it is better to replace the fan.
As far as I know, all the old DEC fans, from PDP-8 and
PDP-11 models, are totally standard size, and can still be
bought new from Digi-Key, Mouser, etc. If it is more than a
few drops of oil needed, then it makes NO SENSE to repair
windings on a fan you can get for $15.
Jon
