How can I connect a 4 pin fan to a 3 pin connector?

[TaklaPro]

So, I've got a SONY VaioBook from 2012, my laptop fan is pretty much broken and doesn't work, I've replaced the thermal paste so I can atleast use this without instantly overheating. I've got a spare fan from a laptop but I want to fit that fan to this one and this has a 3 pin connector and the fan I want to connect is a 4 pin one! Please help cuz I don't want to spend any money cuz you know I am a teenager and I don't have any money to spend ;(

 

[neeyik]

As long as the pins are the same, yes you can connect a four-pin fan to a three-pin socket - the extra pin is for fan control. Just make sure you connect the 12V and ground pins in the new fan's connector to the same ones in the laptop.

 

[TaklaPro]

As long as the pins are the same, yes you can connect a four-pin fan to a three-pin socket - the extra pin is for fan control. Just make sure you connect the 12V and ground pins in the new fan's connector to the same ones in the laptop.

Thanks, lemme try that

 

[JeromeFree]

Try to search in youtube , must be video tuturial.

 

[TaklaPro]

Try to search in youtube , must be video tuturial.

If it were on YouTube, I wouldnt be here, I actually did it already tho lol, it worked great, my temps went from aggressive thermal throttling to maxing out at 70 degrees