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Re:Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? by breakingcups on Saturday May 02, 2026 @07:57AM (#47985629)
Well, if it can still be repaired but the producer doesn't want to bother and just sends a new fan, that's fine. That doesn't mean a repairable product should be destroyed and sent to a landfill just because it makes Noctua's logistics easier.
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Re:Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? by layer8 on Saturday May 02, 2026 @08:17AM (#47985759)
The point is, if the owner thinks it can be repaired, they shouldn’t call for a replacement in the first place. And indeed they wouldn’t get one, because they wouldn’t break the blade. So it’s completely under control of the owner.
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Re:Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? by Levitating on Saturday May 02, 2026 @09:26AM (#47986222)
Sure but the owner could've technically been left with a spare part in this case

Though it's not that likely that users will try to replace the blades on a fan.

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