Solve : Fan noise?

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Answer» My computer's fan is making a humming noise and I'm not SURE why. I don't think it is rubbing anything but I don't know for sure. If you have any ideas they would be APPRECIATED. ThanksSometimes, they go bad. Replace it. They don't cost much.Quote My computer's fan is making a humming noise and I'm not sure why. I don't think it is rubbing anything but I don't know for sure. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated. Thanks could be anything.. but, if you want to try, put just a drop of transmission fluid on the bearings of the fan, be careful, turn it with your finger a couple times to set it in. after its set for a while put it back in and test it but make SURE that you did not accedentally put so much in it that it will splatter or run out of the fancould the fact that it is dusty in the tower contribute to the noise and what are some good methods of cleaning out the inside of a computer? ThanksQuote could the fact that it is dusty in the tower contribute to the noise and what are some good methods of cleaning out the inside of a computer? Thanks dust is always a large factor. try cleaning up the fan and case. if that doesnt fix it, make sure the fan is securely mounted. what model of computer is this that your having the problem with? if its a dell, the fan is probably the problem. it happens alot. the computer is a Dell Dimension 5100Quote the computer is a Dell Dimension 5100 thought it was a dell.. i'd just try to clean it out, make sure everything is secure, if this doesnt fix it, just pay attention to the fan. if it does fail, do not use the computer, the rear fan in dells now-a-days is what cools the CPU. a local PC shop may be able to replace it if it does fail.Am I going to need to remove the fan from its cage or can I just use on of those compressed air bottles and blow through the fan compartment? Or are there any other methods for cleaning the interior of a computer that might be helpful. Thanks alot.Quote Am I going to need to remove the fan from its cage or can I just use on of those compressed air bottles and blow through the fan compartment? Or are there any other methods for cleaning the interior of a computer that might be helpful. Thanks alot. you can remove it if you want to, but, yes, a compressed can of air will do. just, hold the fan in place when you blow it. if you blow out the power supply, carefully use a toothpick or a small plastic or wooden object to hold its fan in place, also, make sure its not so small it will fall into the power supply. lastly, make note of the next four things: 1. spray the can a little when you first get it, as the liquid inside will sometimes squirt out, and, though this will vaporize in a matter of seconds, i dont think it would be the best to get it on any electronic devices (AKA, your motherboard). 2. do NOT tilt the can too far or you will cause the liquid to spray out thats inside the can. 3. if the can starts to get cold when using, sit it down and let it warm up or you will dissapate the liquid inside faster, also, be careful, the cans can get REALLY cold, and, though i have never had it happen to me, there have been cases of people being careless and getting frost bite from the can. (yes it will develop frost on the outside of the cans if the conditions are right). 4. be sure to spray out the computer in a well ventilated area four two reasons: * The dust will fly in and just circulate right back into the computer. * Its not the most healthy thing to be breathing the fumes.OK I have cleaned the fan and entire interior of the tower with compressed air and now the fan doesn't make any noise for a while when i turn the computer on but after several minutes it will start making noise again. It is the power supply fan not the larger one at the front of the machine. Does this mean it is more of an internal problem and is it ok to leave alone as long as it is still spinning and working? ThanksIf it is the PSU fan i would look into getting a new PSU from Dell. The PSU having a problem or overheating can take all other components with it.I think i had the same problem with Ben. A few days ago, i kicked my comp by ACCIDENT and there were these weird noises. I thought the fan was loose or something but the sound went away after like 10 minutes so If you already have your computer out, see if the fan or any other part is loose. Just a thought.Fans, though small, are an important part of todays modern computing. Your average processor should get to about 106 DEGREES (F) after a few minutes of being started. (not sure of the PSU statistics) (PSU: Power Supply Unit) Now, if you let things overheat, they start breaking down, melting, and wearing. Fans, Heat syncs, and water cooling systems, all do 2 things: Make your computer last long, and prevent smoke/fire Computers have at least 2 fans in them, they are vital: The CPU Fan, and the PowerSupplyUnit fan. Both handle a high-power device. It is possible to replace the PSU fan yourself, but much easier to buy a new one. If the fan is wearing out, it may be time to replace the PSU anyways.

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My computer's fan is making a humming noise and I'm not SURE why. I don't think it is rubbing anything but I don't know for sure. If you have any ideas they would be APPRECIATED. ThanksSometimes, they go bad. Replace it. They don't cost much.Quote

My computer's fan is making a humming noise and I'm not sure why. I don't think it is rubbing anything but I don't know for sure. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated. Thanks

could be anything.. but, if you want to try, put just a drop of transmission fluid on the bearings of the fan, be careful, turn it with your finger a couple times to set it in. after its set for a while put it back in and test it but make SURE that you did not accedentally put so much in it that it will splatter or run out of the fancould the fact that it is dusty in the tower contribute to the noise and what are some good methods of cleaning out the inside of a computer? ThanksQuote

could the fact that it is dusty in the tower contribute to the noise and what are some good methods of cleaning out the inside of a computer? Thanks

dust is always a large factor. try cleaning up the fan and case. if that doesnt fix it, make sure the fan is securely mounted. what model of computer is this that your having the problem with? if its a dell, the fan is probably the problem. it happens alot.
the computer is a Dell Dimension 5100Quote

the computer is a Dell Dimension 5100

thought it was a dell.. i'd just try to clean it out, make sure everything is secure, if this doesnt fix it, just pay attention to the fan. if it does fail, do not use the computer, the rear fan in dells now-a-days is what cools the CPU. a local PC shop may be able to replace it if it does fail.Am I going to need to remove the fan from its cage or can I just use on of those compressed air bottles and blow through the fan compartment? Or are there any other methods for cleaning the interior of a computer that might be helpful. Thanks alot.Quote

Am I going to need to remove the fan from its cage or can I just use on of those compressed air bottles and blow through the fan compartment? Or are there any other methods for cleaning the interior of a computer that might be helpful. Thanks alot.

you can remove it if you want to, but, yes, a compressed can of air will do. just, hold the fan in place when you blow it. if you blow out the power supply, carefully use a toothpick or a small plastic or wooden object to hold its fan in place, also, make sure its not so small it will fall into the power supply. lastly, make note of the next four things:

1. spray the can a little when you first get it, as the liquid inside will sometimes squirt out, and, though this will vaporize in a matter of seconds, i dont think it would be the best to get it on any electronic devices (AKA, your motherboard).

2. do NOT tilt the can too far or you will cause the liquid to spray out thats inside the can.

3. if the can starts to get cold when using, sit it down and let it warm up or you will dissapate the liquid inside faster, also, be careful, the cans can get REALLY cold, and, though i have never had it happen to me, there have been cases of people being careless and getting frost bite from the can. (yes it will develop frost on the outside of the cans if the conditions are right).

4. be sure to spray out the computer in a well ventilated area four two reasons:
* The dust will fly in and just circulate right back into the computer.
* Its not the most healthy thing to be breathing the fumes.OK I have cleaned the fan and entire interior of the tower with compressed air and now the fan doesn't make any noise for a while when i turn the computer on but after several minutes it will start making noise again. It is the power supply fan not the larger one at the front of the machine. Does this mean it is more of an internal problem and is it ok to leave alone as long as it is still spinning and working? ThanksIf it is the PSU fan i would look into getting a new PSU from Dell. The PSU having a problem or overheating can take all other components with it.I think i had the same problem with Ben. A few days ago, i kicked my comp by ACCIDENT and there were these weird noises. I thought the fan was loose or something but the sound went away after like 10 minutes so If you already have your computer out, see if the fan or any other part is loose. Just a thought.Fans, though small, are an important part of todays modern computing.

Your average processor should get to about 106 DEGREES (F) after a few minutes of being started.
(not sure of the PSU statistics) (PSU: Power Supply Unit)

Now, if you let things overheat, they start breaking down, melting, and wearing.

Fans, Heat syncs, and water cooling systems, all do 2 things: Make your computer last long, and prevent smoke/fire

Computers have at least 2 fans in them, they are vital: The CPU Fan, and the PowerSupplyUnit fan. Both handle a high-power device.

It is possible to replace the PSU fan yourself, but much easier to buy a new one. If the fan is wearing out, it may be time to replace the PSU anyways.

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