I tried cleaning it up thinking the dust was causing the sound but the problem remained.
2006-12-22 22:41:59 · 9 answers · asked by cheerful_assassin 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Since you have already cleaned the area, I'd say that the problem is a worn bearing on either the CPU fan, or the power supply fan. I've had to change several of them in the past, so I am familiar with the problem. If you are comfortable with fixing computers, it is easy and cheap to fix. Alternatively, take it to a repairer and get it fixed. These fans are usually very cheap, so don't expect a big repair bill.
2006-12-22 22:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Michael T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It definitely needs more of a cleaning, or the bearing in the fan may be wearing out from old age (it's an older computer, yes?)
Open up the box and thoroughly clean the area carefully, being careful to unplug the computer's power supply first. Use some compressed air in a can, and a small vac designed for cleaning electronics. You'll most likely need a small, non-magnetic tweezers as well.
My guess is that you'll find pet hair in the fan unit.
If all else fails, get a new power supply for the unit.
2006-12-22 22:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by gr8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be shure the sound is actually from the back. There is a fan in many tower systems which is located in the front panel, this may be clogged, or bad. As far as the power supply fan, if you are shure this is where the growl is coming from, replace the supply. They are cheaper to relace than repair.
2006-12-22 23:56:44 · answer #3 · answered by scott p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That one in back is the power supply fan, Important, but not as much so as the proccesor fan, which could cause you to lose data or just shut down the motherboard altogether. you can get replacements for either at Best buy or such. or have the geeks come and fix it for you.
2006-12-22 22:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably bad fan bearings.
When it stops making the growling noise, the PSU will overheat, destroy itself, perhaps catch on fire, usually not, then the computer dies, sometimes taking the guts with it...
Change out the PSU, they are as cheap as $10 on the net...
2006-12-22 23:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better fix this before something worse happens..if its the power supply fan, that could lead to a overheated PS, and that could lead to a shorting supply, which could damage the rest of your PC when it does. Ive seen it happen numerous times...fix it now before it gets real $$.
2006-12-23 02:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by R W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 14:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure no wires are resting on it...the bearings may be going out - the fan will need replacement. should cost about 5-10 bux
2006-12-22 22:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
might be time to oil up the fan or replace it.
2006-12-22 22:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by SlyMcFly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋