The fan on my tower keeps coming on really loudly even just after its been turned on. Any ideas how to stop it or what I should do please. Thanks guys
2007-09-30 20:40:22 · 13 answers · asked by Debs112 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If it's always been like that, it's probably just a cheap & noisy fan - go with Shaun666.
If it's recently started being noisy it could well either just be dirty or the bearings might be failing - clean or replace as others have described.
2007-09-30 22:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few things that might help.
1. Open the computer up and clean the fan of dust.
Either use a dry soft cloth carefully, or a small weak vacuum for this (Like the hand vacuums).
Be very careful if you use a vacuum, the fans are often delicate.
If the fan is in the side of the tower or anywhere other than the cpu fan, it's fine to dust it, but if it is the cpu fan, you must take care and earth yourself first to be sure not to shock the components of the cpu with static electricity.
The area of the cpu is best cleaned either by professionals, or people who know how to earth themselves.
If you do not, then don't touch it.
2. Get the fan replaced.
Oftenly fans get old and don't work as efficiently, if dusting doesn't help, you must get it replaced.
3. Take your pc to a computer store and ask to get its interiors thoroughly cleaned.
Professionals can even remove the cpu safely and clean it, which is something you can't do without risking static damage to the delicate components.
2007-09-30 21:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by M.J.C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't stand the loudness of it I would have a look on (http://www.ebuyer.com) at a new fan and replace it, there is no really successful way to reduce the noise a fan creates only just to get a higher quality quieter one. If you made the computer and are using the default fans in the case or have bought it from a retailer then chances are they will have put cheap fans in.
Don't worry they can be easily replaced though.
Have a look here for about replacing your fans.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Do-It-Yourself-Computer-Fan-Replacement_W0QQugidZ10000000000104252
2007-09-30 21:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Shaun666 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful if you do not know how to work on the inside of a computer. I have my A+ certification and just make sure your grounded and use no I mean not even a screw driver that has magnetic on the end. Also depends on how long you have had the computer. You may have a faulty fan wich it is easy to replace. Good luck and if you need any other help please feel free to contact me.
2007-09-30 20:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Carlie S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Which fan is it? You may have 2. One on the proccesor & one on the graphics card. If the proccesor, two things to do, go into your bios-see if there is a Cool& quite facility-select it. Or buy a fanless cooler. If the graphics, buy a quieter fan.
I've done all.
2007-09-30 21:10:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning rarely help reduce noise.
You can either try to reduce workload on the computer system ONLY if it change speed during computer running.
OR...
You can simply replace the fan and add something more quieter.
2007-09-30 20:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the bearings are shot on the processor fan (air cooler). A good quality processor cooler will set you back around £8 - £30(depends on your system).
Try the following company link....
http://www.scan.co.uk/
Please note
The next stage is usually the fan failing and the processor overheating and failing - expensive to replace!
2007-09-30 21:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by James Mack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the exhaust fan could use plastic washers between the screws and the fan, or simply replace the fan which is a better option, if the cpu fan replace it
2016-05-17 22:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cover off and give it a good vaccuming (with care though!) Probably covered in dust.
2007-09-30 20:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noisy fan means there is dust in it. If left it will quit. If it is the fan on your CPU..........
2007-09-30 20:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by Ruben Rybnik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋