Noisy CPU fan

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My problem is that my CPU fan is making a louder noise than usual. Its
sounds like a buzzing sound. I have switched off my machine and opened it up
and checked everything is seated right, and everything seems ok. But when I
gently turn the CPU fan with my finger it makes the noise. Its like a
gentle rapid ticking, which sounds like an electrical buzz. It cant be
electrical if the fan is off and it still makes it. I am worried that my
fan might give out. Anyone know what could be the problem. Thanks in
advance to anyone that can help.
 
My problem is that my CPU fan is making a louder noise than usual. Its
sounds like a buzzing sound. I have switched off my machine and opened it up
and checked everything is seated right, and everything seems ok. But when I
gently turn the CPU fan with my finger it makes the noise. Its like a
gentle rapid ticking, which sounds like an electrical buzz. It cant be
electrical if the fan is off and it still makes it. I am worried that my
fan might give out. Anyone know what could be the problem. Thanks in
advance to anyone that can help.
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Sounds like it's worn out... If it's a sleeve-bearing fan you might
put a drop of oil in it (peel back the sticker on the back) as an
interim measure to help keep it working while you find another fan.


Dave
 
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