All right.. It’s done  and so far it looks like Great Success!..

I unfortunately, I didn't read my PMs first because SlaveInDebt got back to me and said he drilled 8mm-10mm from the center.. I was closer to 3mm.. but hey.. whatever works right?

Drilling..  I went about 6mm down.




It seems like I drilled through a top level and a bit into the level below.  I can tell because when insert a needle into the hole and rotate the fan it catches a bit where the hole was initially drilled.

Next I tried to inject as much lubercant into the hole as I could.  I inserted a needle and rotated the fan to try to spread the grease around.  Repeat x2..

Fan one complete:




Zoom! 100%




Fan 2 complete: (more confident this time)




It was a little difficult to get the stickers to stay on.  After wiping the excess grease off of the top of the fans the stickers didn't like staying put.. I got them on but I'll be watching to be sure they don't fall off later.

The second fan didn't want to start at first so I had to kick start it with my finger.. after a few tries it started up and is running solid at 100% like the other.

Back home again:




I'm planning to run them both at 100% overnight and then set them back on automatic sometime tomorrow..

I'll post a status update this weekend..