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Review on Padarsey MacBook Pro A1297 17-Inch Unibody Cooling Fan Set | Compatible with Part MG45070V1-Q010-S99 MG45070V1-Q021-S9A | DC 5V 2W by Justin Miller

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Cheap junk.

*MBPR 2012 15" (Replaced Left Fan Only) Original equipment fans are quiet and have a steel case (for close proximity to high heat). Replacement Padarsay fan cases are made entirely of plastic and have mounting holes the DO NOT MATCH After two of the three mounting screws are installed (they are aligned) you can see the entire fan housing flexing because it doesn't even fit in the hole. Luckily this particular screw (all the individual machine screws are different designs ) a very wide head The cover has not yet been removed (which' How little did I trust the product after installation) I checked that the fan was spinning at all. It works, but compared to the stock fan (right/old) which I didn't replace, the Pardarsey fan isn't quiet. Let's see how long this lasts and I'll update. In my opinion these Padarsey fans are overpriced for what they are. By the way, there are no instructions in the box. You should know that about a year ago (that's how long I've lived with fan noise) I bought iFixit fans for my 2012 MBPR 15" and discovered the ugly truth: iFixit swore the fans were new, but upon close inspection dust caked deep inside in places which escaped whoever cleaned them, although they were nice and clean "like new" on the outside - a closer look inside with a flashlight revealed fraud (all lie). Eventually they half admitted it and feigned surprise and I got my money back. After some research I found out that there are no new and old fans in stock (Apple doesn't sell them to anyone) and everything you buy online claims to be OEM - it's all Asian alley snippets - no joke. While Padarsey fans don't claim to be original (just a cheap aftermarket copy), I'd rather take a risk with the tidy original lead. Here's what I think of the Padarsey product. Nothing bad, not disturbing, but it is. After some research, I found out that there are no new and old fans in stock (Apple doesn't sell them to anyone), and everything you buy online claims to be OEM, - all those passages from Asian alleys - no kidding. While Padarsey fans don't claim to be original (just a cheap aftermarket copy), I'd rather take a risk with the tidy original lead. Here's what I think of the Padarsey product. Nothing bad, not disturbing, but it is. After some research I found out that there are no new and old fans in stock (Apple doesn't sell them to anyone) and everything you buy online claims to be OEM - it's all Asian alley snippets - no joke. While Padarsey fans don't claim to be original (just a cheap aftermarket copy), I'd rather take a risk with the tidy original lead. Here's what I think of the Padarsey product. Nothing bad, not disturbing, but it is. s) I prefer to take a risk with a clear OEM margin. Here is, what I think of the Padarsey product. Nothing bad, not disturbing, but it is. s) I prefer to take a risk with a clear OEM margin. Here's what I think of the Padarsey product. Nothing bad, not disturbing, but it is.

Pros
  • Fans & Cooling
Cons
  • Unbelievable Price