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imerman2002
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June 8th, 2003 14:00
FAN,FAN,FAN!
It seems like my fan is running all the time now and is really loud.I used to leave my putter on all the time but now I turn It off because Im worried it will die!I cleaned uot all the dust and that didnt seem to help.I downloaded a cpu temp and fan speed test and all is right.Is this normal???Dell Dimension 4400 Pentium 4 @1.7GHz
512MB DDR/SDRAM @ PC2100
C Drive = 20 GB 7200 RPM Maxtor Running XP Pro
F,G,H Drive = Maxtor Diamond 9/ 7200 RPM 80 GB w/8 mb Buffer W/ Misc. Software
24/10/40 CD-RW Drive & 16 DVD-ROM
64 MB Nvidia GeForce4MX440 W/TV in out
3.5 Flopy Drive
10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Broadband
17" Dell Flat Screen Monitor
SB Live 1024 Digital Sound Card
Harmon/Kardon HK-695 Speakers W Sub
Cable Modem
Wireless Mouse/ Multi Keybord
512MB DDR/SDRAM @ PC2100
C Drive = 20 GB 7200 RPM Maxtor Running XP Pro
F,G,H Drive = Maxtor Diamond 9/ 7200 RPM 80 GB w/8 mb Buffer W/ Misc. Software
24/10/40 CD-RW Drive & 16 DVD-ROM
64 MB Nvidia GeForce4MX440 W/TV in out
3.5 Flopy Drive
10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Broadband
17" Dell Flat Screen Monitor
SB Live 1024 Digital Sound Card
Harmon/Kardon HK-695 Speakers W Sub
Cable Modem
Wireless Mouse/ Multi Keybord
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Posted June 8th, 2003 21:00
If they want you to send it in for a fan replacement don't bother. Replace it yourself. It's not hard and replacement fans are $5-10. Don't worry about your computer dying on you. If the system gets to hot and the processor overheats to critical levels, the bios will automatically shut your computer down.
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/dim4600/en/sm/fan.htm#1136486
That is info for the 4600 but it should be the same on the 4400.
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Posted June 9th, 2003 00:00
Thanks,That makes me feel much better and I will look into geting a new fan.Dell Dimension 4400 Pentium 4 @1.7GHz
512MB DDR/SDRAM @ PC2100
C Drive = 20 GB 7200 RPM Maxtor Running XP Pro
F,G,H Drive = Maxtor Diamond 9/ 7200 RPM 80 GB w/8 mb Buffer W/ Misc. Software
24/10/40 CD-RW Drive & 16 DVD-ROM
64 MB Nvidia GeForce4MX440 W/TV in out
3.5 Flopy Drive
10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Broadband
17" Dell Flat Screen Monitor
SB Live 1024 Digital Sound Card
Harmon/Kardon HK-695 Speakers W Sub
Cable Modem
Wireless Mouse/ Multi Keybord210
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Posted June 9th, 2003 01:00
Careful removal of the fan and a few DROPS of mobile 1 motor oil will quiet it right down.
1 Can of Mobile 1 is enuf for a liftime of fan oilings.See Dans Site.
http://www.dansdata.com/fanmaint.htm
Carefully peel the label. Add a few drops. Put back.
Good fans will have a rubber boot to keep the oil from spilling out.
Adding the Oil will be fairly easy. I choose mobile 1 cuz it wont dry out or get gummy like regular oil.
shesagordie
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Posted June 8th, 2003 18:00
isellubuy.
The fan should not be noisy, if the system is under warranty, phone Dell Technical Support @ 1.800.624.9896 and request the fan be replaced.
Bev.