topic Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise in Home Cinema, Projectors & Players

BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

wateroftyne — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:47:12 GMT

Hi everyone

I bought a BDV-E4100 home cinema setup a week ago. I've been trying to live with the fan noise since then, but I've finally given up, so it looks like it's going back. I'm curious to know if - is faulty, or if the fan noise is pretty standard? Thanks in advance...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPW1pzJvKX4

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Pascale_F — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:31:16 GMT

Hi wateroftyne,

Welcome to the community.

I'm just going to see if I can find out anything. Another community member might have some ideas in the meantime though.

Thanks,

Pascale

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Vanilla_ — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:14:20 GMT

Hi wateroftyne,

Well, I think reasonable noise can be expected, but if the Noise is more than usual, I'd say consult your point of sale.

Cheers,

Vanilla_

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

elpida6812 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 05:59:40 GMT

No, it's not ... I had the same problem, it turned out to be incorrect assembly and vibration of the fan. It's very quiet now. Unfortunately, they are munched by unqualified people.

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

toby98 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:22:36 GMT

Hello! I have a SONY E 6100 home cinema and unfortunately I have the same problem: the noise of the fan. From the technical data we found out that the fan has a noise of 27dB. Pretty big. I'm trying to buy another fan with a noise below 20dB.

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Win_88 — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:17:20 GMT

It's unfortunately part of the design. These players get too hot without active airflow. One thing that can make it worse is dust build up, so keeping the unit relatively clean is the most effective kind of action you can do aside from swapping out the fan, which I'm sure will void the warranty btw.

Win_88

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

toby98 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:54:56 GMT

Hi! We solved the problem of fan noise. I replaced the fan with another model quieter than 12.3 dB. The procedure is relatively simple and does not require special knowledge. Otherwise you can buy the fan and then call a specialized service in electronic / IT components.

Necessary products:
- fan (5Euro - No shipping fees);
- two/four clamping screws M3x30 or similar;
- two-pin connector or the one installed on the fan to be replaced can be reused.

This is de model:

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Win_88 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:36:02 GMT

Have you noticed any issues since doing the mod? How can you be sure it provides enough airflow?

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

toby98 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:43:44 GMT

We did not find any changes. The air volume is 9.3 m3 / h compared to the old fan - 9.5 m3 / h.
The new fan works practically without noise. Old fan 26 dB, new fan - 12 db.

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Win_88 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:30:19 GMT

That's very cool, pun intended

Good job @toby98

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Aamirk — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:50:28 GMT

I found a solution here is the fix:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOjKgFTnRN4

Re: BDV-E4100 blu-ray fan noise

Aamirk — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:51:43 GMT

Thanks to you, I have a silent system! thanks for the information, here is what I did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOjKgFTnRN4