Is this normal for my laptop????
2006-11-13 03:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by big_d_45_2000 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Most laptops have a low hum to them, which is caused by the high speed fans running in them to cool them off. As long as the computer is running normally, it probably isn't a big deal. Just as a side note though, sometimes hard drives begin to hum as they go bad.
2006-11-13 03:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few things you could look at. One is that the miniature fan have bearings on the shaft of the fan to help it turn smoothly with out friction and can lose oil lubrication over time which will have to work harder to keep turning to cool your lap top down that may make loud buzzing or griding noises. 2ndly, your hard drive, which is rare, it usually makes a whining noises when it not turning properly due to lost of balance or wobbles when turning. 3rdly, battery can make humming noises too, I think, was your laptop's battery part of the laptop battery recall when they mention a while ago on the news regarding battery causing fire hazard. I have had these things happen to me on my desk top computer before so I am not sure if the same applies to your lap top. I hope there nothing wrong with your lap top or just a minor thing, and good luck with finding it and fixing it.
2006-11-13 11:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about laptops all that well but my man is an electricion and when you here humming,it's not good.It means something is full or cloged or whatever and needs to be cleaned out.
2006-11-13 11:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by oregoncheeto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a fan or the harddrive i suggest you get a can of air and blow out the fans and fins ect if the humming continues take it to a shop
2006-11-13 11:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a long-haired brush to get at the fan and try to clean it alittle...
2006-11-13 11:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by shnoggs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋