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Power supply fan making annoying noise!
Name: Gregory Date: September 10, 2000 at 20:19:47 Pacific
Comment:
A few days ago, the fan in the power supply on my PC began making developing this strange noise (sounding like an engine of a small truck or boat at medium rev) whenever the computer is turned on. I've manage to stop this noise when I tap the fan at the back but I comes back after a short while.
I don't think there is a mechanical problem with the fan. I have a feeling that the fan could be just dirty, clogged up with dust which probably cause this annoying sound.
Now everytime I turn on the computer that sound is there until I turn the computer off.
What would be the best way to clean the fan? I don't want to do this by opening the power supply after reading the warning labels on it.
Name: GG Date: September 10, 2000 at 20:32:05 Pacific
Reply:
Just buy a can of compressed air. Only 3-5 dollars.
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Response Number 2
Name: d Date: September 11, 2000 at 02:51:15 Pacific
Reply:
most likely the bearings are shot sooner or later the fan will quit completly, been there done that
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Response Number 3
Name: ScottS Date: September 11, 2000 at 06:15:12 Pacific
Reply:
Go to radio shack and buy a new fan and install it. If you feel you can not handle it then buy a new powersupply. If the PS overheats you can damage you PC. It is better to be safe and fix it NOW
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Response Number 4
Name: jmatt Date: September 11, 2000 at 06:16:11 Pacific
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