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My fan is going crazy.
Apr 8 2010, 1:33 am
By: Super Duper  

Apr 8 2010, 1:33 am Super Duper Post #1



Recently, my fan has been going crazy, making these loud noises, doing it for a minute or so. I would say every 4-5 minutes this happens. Sometimes it happens in unison with a disconnect to the internet.
I tried:
Restarting my computer, turning off my computer for 3 days straight to give it a break and I have also tried smacking the hell out of the top of the computer :bleh: , but no success. If anyone can tell me whats wrong with it, please tell me. The sound can probably be heard 10-15 feet away.
I felt around, it doesn't seem to be hot, but heck, what do I know?

The sound is not scratching, grinding etc. It's just the air/fan.



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Apr 8 2010, 1:46 am Aristocrat Post #2



Probably power supply problems. Ask Ex for details.



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Apr 8 2010, 2:03 am Excalibur Post #3

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It would have nothing to do with the PSU. Its probably just dusty. Compressed air will fix it.




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Apr 8 2010, 3:16 am dumbducky Post #4



I have the same problem due to the fact that my computer is in a cabinet. Pull it out before it overheats. If you don't have your computer in a cabinet with no space, disregard this post.



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Apr 8 2010, 11:05 am NudeRaider Post #5

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The fan could just be old and the bearing began to die. If that's the case you would have to replace it.




Apr 8 2010, 12:35 pm rockz Post #6

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Time to clean your air filters/computer.



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Apr 9 2010, 7:55 pm Super Duper Post #7



Thanks everyone. It shows how much I know about computers >.>.

EDIT: Forgot to say I fixed it.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Apr 9 2010, 10:18 pm by Ciara.



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