I got a 1.0 where the fan has started to make annoying noise maybe 30-50% of the time when you turn it on. It usually keeps making the noise until turned off or I touch the fan if the case is open. It's definitely that GPU fan. Basically, I can think of a few options I want input on:
Could I just unscrew/unplug the fan from the heatsink/motherboard, and the Xbox would never notice except getting hotter? I can compensate for any heat partially at least by replacing thermal paste.
If the first possibility wouldn't work, could I just partially disassemble the fan, like say leave the power cable and motor but remove the fan? Maybe just cut the power cord and leave the power plug plugged into the fan jack on the Xbox, but remove the whole fan apparatus?
Or can anyone think of some way to fix a mild, sporadic grinding noise in one of these fans? I've cleaned it very thoroughly already. Maybe I can apply some grease somewhere?