These are common questions we see all the time. Here is how I soft mounted a case fan on the cheap by simply using two rubber bands, no need to go out and buy grommets or rubber screws!How do I soft mount my fans?
Where do I get those 'rubber thingies' from?
It is assumed that the fan's corners are already cut so the rubber bands can pass through them.
Step 1: Slip the rubber band through two holes, and double knot it at each end. This will hold the fan away from the case.
Step 2: Pull the loose ends through the mounting holes. Depending on the hole size, you may need to make a bigger knot.
Step 3: Tie a double knot on the outside end. The rubber band now sandwiches the case on either end with knots.
Step 4: Tie the loose ends together for a secure mount, making sure the knots stay in place behind and in front of the mounting holes.
Case fan mounted from inside: Push around the fan, you will see that it is now soft mounted with respect to the case. If vibrations still prevail, loosen the rubber band's tension a bit.
I hope you understand my explanation, if not I could draw a schematic.
This could also be done using bicycle tube or pant elastics, as rubber bands may fail over time.
