Computer fan making noise

getbent

getbent

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This pic is the back of my computer. The fan near the power supply started making noise. I took the back off, blew out the dust but it's still making noise. Is there anything else I should check? Am I going to have to replace it? TIA.
 

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RPMDAD

RPMDAD

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I would say probably yes, it may be the bearings starting to go out in the fan. If they go out and the fan stops computer could / would overheat causing major problems. If you hear the noise go away, check and make sure your fan is still spinning.
 
getbent

getbent

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RPMDAD said:
I would say probably yes, it may be the bearings starting to go out in the fan. If they go out and the fan stops computer could / would overheat causing major problems. If you hear the noise go away, check and make sure your fan is still spinning.
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Thanks. It's not making as much noise right now, but the computer's been idle since I posted this question. I checked and it's still running. If it's too hot or poor circulation where the tower is, could that cause the fan to make noise?
 
Railroad

Railroad

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getbent said:
Thanks. It's not making as much noise right now, but the computer's been idle since I posted this question. I checked and it's still running. If it's too hot or poor circulation where the tower is, could that cause the fan to make noise?
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Not really. The fan failing will cause it to get hot and have poor circulation, not the other way around.

In olden days one could put a drop of automatic transmission fluid in small fan bearings and extend the life of the fan; not so anymore.

If the fan is internal to your computer's power supply (all PC power supplies have fans), you might have to replace the power supply eventually. If it's a fan external to the power supply, replacement fans are inexpensive and easy to install.
 
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getbent

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Railroad said:
Not really. The fan failing will cause it to get hot and have poor circulation, not the other way around.

In olden days one could put a drop of automatic transmission fluid in small fan bearings and extend the life of the fan; not so anymore.

If the fan is internal to your computer's power supply (all PC power supplies have fans), you might have to replace the power supply eventually. If it's a fan external to the power supply, replacement fans are inexpensive and easy to install.
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Ok, would I be able to tell if it's internal or external when I open the case?
 
itsbob

itsbob

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When fans make noise they usually want you to play louder.. or longer..

Get out the Ax and JAM...
 
nhboy

nhboy

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I would recommend you go to youtube, lots of videos on replacing power supplies and fans.
 
getbent

getbent

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desertrat said:
That looks to be a p/s one since it is the only one showing. What make is that? I have one sitting around with a problem I don't care about fixing. Dell
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The computer is a Gateway. Id have to pull the cover off again for any fan info.
 
GWguy

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getbent said:
The computer is a Gateway. Id have to pull the cover off again for any fan info.
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Just from your picture, it looks like the fan may be integral with the power supply. You may not be able to replace the fan on it's own.

I believe that's why DR offered the power supply from his old desktop.
 
desertrat

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GWguy said:
Just from your picture, it looks like the fan may be integral with the power supply. You may not be able to replace the fan on it's own.

I believe that's why DR offered the power supply from his old desktop.
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Yeah doubt it would fit the Gateway though. As far as integral, someone put it in there so someone should be able to take it out right?
 
HeavyChevy75

HeavyChevy75

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Problem with Gateways is that you need to get their parts for the systems. You can't just go on one of the computer parts web sites and get a part.

Also get a can of compressed air that does a better job for cleaning out the systems.
 
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