Re: [PCWorks] Noisy computer
- From: "Clint Hamilton-PCWorks Admin" <PCWorks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:28:18 -0500
Actually, from the way he described it I doubt compressed air
will fix it, LOL. From his description it sounds like the fan
failed.
-Clint
God Bless
Clint Hamilton, Owner
http://www.OrpheusComputing.com
http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh Vandervoort"
What's the make and model?
Getting to the fan is probably easy, and you have to do it or
the
problem will be back soon.
If there's a fan shroud (Cover) you may be able to just stick
the nozzle
from a can of air under it and blow out most of the dust.
I took some pics of a similar situation with a Dell a few years
ago, and
posted it on my blog:
http://hughva.blogspot.com/2006/08/dust-is-enemy.html
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harold B."
>
> Thank you, Robert et al. Finally I know a few things about
> the
> software on
> my computer and now it's time for the hardware. Last time I
> took the panel
> off the side of the case all I saw was cables plugged in here
> and there , a
> few compartments, and the section where the fan was enclosed.
> Opening up
> that fan section in back of the tower looked like a daunting
> experience; I
> didn't know it could be done, and I didn't know there were
> two
> fans to be
> concerned with. Maybe I'll take your advice someday; others
> in
> the group
> made similar suggestions. There's so much to learn and know
> (not just
> computer matters). Before we finally know it all, we're
> watching the grass
> grow looking up :-)
>
> Note that from the initial cleaning I did with the dust
> buster
> at the back
> of the tower (from the outside), all noises and beeping has
> stopped; I'll
> settle for that for the time being. Hearing your suggestions,
> next time I do
> remove that side panel, I'll look for ways (screws or clips
> etc.) to get to
> that rear fan compartment. I can do most home repairs but
> what's in the
> computer tower is new territory for me. And then if I learn
> too
> much, I'll
> be giving Clint more competition in his computer business
> (you
> know what I
> mean). --- Harold
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