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Old 01-12-2004, 01:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Processor Fan Grinding Sound

Lately my CPU fan has been making a faint grinding sound. It didn't used to do this.

Any thoughts on why it would start doing this and ways to fix it??? The computer has been working fine, but betetr safe than sorry.
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Old 01-12-2004, 02:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It could just be dirty. Turn the computer off, unplug it, and suck the dust out of it (carefully) with a vacuum cleaner. If that doesnt work, try some lube--peel the sticker off the middle if there is one, and drip something in the hole there. If none of that does it, the fan is probably just on its last legs, and its time to replace it.
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Old 01-12-2004, 04:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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bearings could be dying, too... best bet is to clean the dust out (compressed air will help there) and if it doesn't help, replace the bugger
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Old 01-12-2004, 04:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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what's the average life for a fan? This one is about 2.5 years old.
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Old 01-12-2004, 04:37 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'd say its time to get a new one, pronto.
The fan goes out, then there is a real danger of the CPU overheating. That happens, you can kiss it monkey, goodbye..
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Old 01-12-2004, 06:41 PM   #6 (permalink)
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is there any way to be sure it's the processor fan? I'm pretty sure it is, but my way of figuring it out was opening the case, sticking my head in, and listening wheer the sound came from There's got to be a better way

Don't want to buy a new one if that's not the problem
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Old 01-12-2004, 06:51 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Simply unplug all ur case fans, leaving the power supply and cpu fan only.
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Old 01-12-2004, 10:11 PM   #8 (permalink)
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actually, listening a little bit closer, I think it's actually my GPU fan. Would probably explain some of the minor issues I experience only every now and then though.
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Old 01-12-2004, 10:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Well, the way I've seen most techs test that kind of thing is the old fashion way. Open it up, turn it on, and stick your finger against the fan for a second. Dont worry, it doesnt hurt (unless you have some kind of super-fan), and it wont fry your cpu since it only takes a second. If the noise stops, you've hit the right fan.

If you're comfortable with it, fans are pretty simple pieces of equipment. taking them apart completely and cleaning everything out will usually fix any grinding noises. But dont do that if its not something you're comfortable with doing.
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Old 01-12-2004, 10:38 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Zegel, you're right - it doesn't hurt. And it is my GPU fan. Thanks for encouraging me to stick my finger in - cause I would have thought it would hurt
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Old 01-12-2004, 10:42 PM   #11 (permalink)
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By GPU I'm assuming you mean the fan on your graphics card? If so, that sucks =(. You can try to open those up and clean them out if you're careful.... but they're usually impossible to actually replace, so if cleaning doesnt work you're either stuck with getting a new card or living with the sound.
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Old 01-16-2004, 11:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Well, the way I've seen most techs test that kind of thing is the old fashion way. Open it up, turn it on, and stick your finger against the fan for a second. Dont worry, it doesnt hurt (unless you have some kind of super-fan), and it wont fry your cpu since it only takes a second.

HAHAHAHAH.


Yeah buddy, I thought the same thing too.

Thanks to my 7000 rpm dragon orb 3, and the same "Oh, it won't hurt" mindset, I have one less tip of a finger.
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Old 01-17-2004, 07:39 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Hrm, check screws, aircan the damn thing to hell until you can't see any dust, then check.. I do this monthly at least..
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Old 01-17-2004, 07:42 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Well, the way I've seen most techs test that kind of thing is the old fashion way. Open it up, turn it on, and stick your finger against the fan for a second. Dont worry, it doesnt hurt (unless you have some kind of super-fan)
Also a tip, touch the middle of the fan and you can feel it spin and stop it without it ripping your finger (if its a faster fan) just push down a little harder or you'll burn your finger (I doubt it though)
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Old 01-18-2004, 09:52 AM   #15 (permalink)
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If you can take it fully apart...only guaranteed way to make sure that its clean and old toothbrush does wonders for cleaning them out too.
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Old 01-18-2004, 02:17 PM   #16 (permalink)
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well id get a new gpu cooler....

thermaltake makes pretty good ones... heres there gf4 cooler
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

i couldnt find any of their other gpu coolers on newegg...
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Old 01-18-2004, 02:48 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I had a problem similar and when i opened up the case to check it out, I found out the fan was grinding the sticker that came with it, sometimes its as simple as that. Try cleaning it out with a compressed air can, and checking screws like stated earlier.
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