Computer is Making Noise?

[mark2]

My computer has started making an annoying noise. Sounds like the fan is making a low roaring noise. Kind of like an old refrigerator. I had it cleaned about a year ago. It's a Gateway, about 3 yrs. old.

I thought about kicking it...

Any other suggestions?

[gusbuster]

The bearing on the fan itself is going or is shot. Simple $9 dollar part to replace.
John

[mxrdrvr3]

I agree with John, also you can try removing the fan if it has a lot of dust on it and blowing it off with compressed air becareful if you use the unit in the garage..lol usually you can get a can of it at the puter store. its also good for blowing off the keyboard and other stuff

[heygrassman]

Careful it is not the processor fan. On some of these newer processors (1GHz or greater) you get about 10 seconds after that processor fan goes then the chip goes. The older machines can go longer and sometimes run without them. That typically wipes the mohterboard as well. I would verify which fan it is, quickly.

jf

[LawnLad]

Would this sound be similar to a low humming noise? My computer occasionally makes this humming/vibrating noise. Forget about using speaker phone when this happens... it sends a slight vibration throught he floor, into the desk and into the phone.

Fan bearing? I'll check it out, unless you have any other suggestions.

[mark2]

Thanks!!

If it is the bearing , where can I get a replacement?

[anthony]

what my repair guy did was take the cover off and pluged it in and he could see what was maling the noise.
if it is the fan you just take it off and replace it with a new one.
ant

[Nebraska]

Dont let it go too long, burn out a mother board for the previously posted reasons!

[MOW ED]

"It's a Gateway, about 3 yrs. old. "






You know what he is saying.:D

[mark2]

Yeah! I Know! Those are killer commercials.


I would love to have a new puter. Maybe if business keeps looking up I can afford one soon.

I think I would like a Wright Stander, a small tractor, etc. first though.

[Soupy]

If it's that loud then you should be able to pin point it once you get the side of the case off. If it's not the Heatsink Fan (CPU fan) then find which fan it is then peel the sticker back from the fan enough to expose the hole under it and apply a drop of oil and rub sticker back over it. If that don't help then buy a new fan. If it's the PSU (power supply) fan then be carefull opening the power supply. before you do, unplug the computer and press power button to purge any power that might be left in it. You will need to unplug everything from the power suppply to the Components, so be sure to note were each plug goes. It's not a difficult job. ut can look overwhelming. Most power supply and case fans are 80mm fans.

Soupy

[BigJim]

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