Originally Posted by peripatetic
I think buying a new fan is the weenie way out. The thing's working fine in its basic function...
All you need is some kind of extension for the oscillation button? Have you tried some duct tape with a used pen body, maybe a highlighter or other marker cap and some glue? Actually, for this kind of thing, I think that clear packing tape would work better--you can kind of tie it around the two elements and then wrap it more, something like that.
The button is deep into the casing, and there doesn't seem to be anyway to open the casing. With a little effort, I can manage to raise the button with a pair of needle nose pliers, but it is still too deep within the casing for me to attach anything.
And I agree with you - saying buy a new one is the equivalent of saying "Why get yourself all dirty with that bike, man, just take a cab..."