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Noisy bootup!
I have a Dimension 2350 that has taken to making a lot of chatter on boot up. It sounds like it's coming from the Heatsink Module area. It quites down after it runs for a few minutes but lately it's been shutting down if there is no use for any length of time, but when I turn i back on it says hit f8 to contiue, and its all booted up?. Anyone got a clue with what I'm dealing with? I'm thinking fan? Thanks
Message Edited by midwaykid on 06-29-2007 06:46 PM
Message Edited by midwaykid on 06-29-2007 06:50 PM
- If you are sure it's not the hd and coming from the cpu fan then either the bearing has worn out and will need replacing or there might be a lot of dust on it. Use a little can of compressed air to blow it out. You also could disconnect the power to the fan just long enough to make sure that is the noise.
- Ok, then the bearing is lilely worn on the fan. The noise you are getting and the fact you said it gets quiet after a bit indicates the bearing has warmed up and the noise stops. Won't hurt as long as the fan runs and you can live with it. You may be able to take 4 screws out and replace the little fan blades only.
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Posted June 29th, 2007 22:00
Message Edited by midwaykid on 06-29-2007 06:54 PM