2007-06-18 07:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by NervousWreck 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
It means you fan is working too hard to cool your computer hard drive.
If you feel confident enough, you can take off the case by unscrewing the screws that hold it together, (turn off computer first!) remove the protective panel, and look inside. If you see a lot of dust, try to vacuum it out with a hose attachment that has a soft brush on your vacuum, and gently vacuum and brush off all traces of dust, then replace the protective panel and screw it back together.
While the panel is open, you can check all the connections to see if there is a loose one.
If the vibration continues, have the 'geek squad' at Best Buy take a look. They're pretty good about helping clean out all of the dust.
You might also want to clean out your hard drive, too. There are programs out there that can do a registry scan to clean up your programs and help remove unused or incomplete programs. This will open up disc space to help your computer run smoother. You can ask the 'geek squad' about a cleaning and general reboot overhaul, and make sure they try to backup and save your data before they do the overhaul.
It's good to clean out your computer once every two or three months.
Good luck.
2007-06-18 07:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by enn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely this is your hard drive starting up or "working hard" it should not be a issue. But if this is a constant sounds your hard drive could be working to hard all the time which could end up crashing. Make sure that you are not over working you computer with opening to many applications and running to many processes. This can be done by hitting Crtl Alt Del keys all at the same time. Then click task list, and it should show all the processes run on you computer there should be no Image name running over 50% other than the System Idle Process. If you see a process over 50% end the Process is if the problem is fixed.
If you have a laptop make sure that your laptop is on a flat surface where the fan can get air. This is so the computer does not over heat.
2007-06-18 07:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Woogie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably either the hard drive or one of the cooling fans. They both spin at high rates of speed. If it only happens when you put a cd or dvd in the drive, then it is that instead.
If it's the hard drive, you should look into some form of backup for your computer before it fails and you loose all of your data.
2007-06-18 07:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either you have a hidden vibrator or cell phone in the case, or the bearings to your fan are causing the vibration.
I would most likely say the latter.
2007-06-18 07:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had that problem and im not saying its not the hard drive or fans but in my case some of my screws had come a little loose on my hard drive and DVD burner so try tightening them up, but not too tight, dont wanna strip em out
2007-06-18 07:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the cooling fan or the power supply
2007-06-18 07:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by michael w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all computers do that its probably just booting up things and refreshing itself theres nothing to worry about also u can dust it somtimes the dust thats on the commputer gets in it and it has to clean it out
2007-06-18 07:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exhaust fan is causin the prob.. go get it checked.. mine also produced the same sound i got my exhaust changed n nw its all fine
hope it helps :D
2007-06-18 07:10:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fan that cools the computer most likely... dont be alarmed. its not abnormal.
2007-06-18 07:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋