I was just finishing a roast on an unmodified Poppery I when the fan
noise/force suddenly dropped in half or more.  The heating element was
still on and the fan was turning, but at significantly reduced volume. 
There wasn't any problem with any other electrical device.  It was not a
"new technique"/wetted load of beans.
Can it be fixed?  If so, how?  Any help will be greatly appreciated.  I
think it was pretty well used before I got it.
Thank you.
Stephen Jones

Sounds like one of the diodes that transforms AC to DC for fan either came
loose (check the soldering) or is fried.

I don't think the Popper 1 has those diodes, isn't the motor on these 110V?
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110V?
Right! No diodes. I would check to see if the motor got some chaff
caught in it somewhere - maybe check the brushes.
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My mistake, happened to me with my toastmaster.  So used to thinking PII,
toastmaster, etc.
Might be a good time to modify your PI since you're going to have to break
it open.