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REM
I'd think the noise means the fan isn't healthy, bearing-wise.
WD-40?
And be ready to replace it when it goes are all I can offer. I'd
remove it before spraying though.
I'd think the noise means the fan isn't healthy, bearing-wise.
WD-40?
And be ready to replace it when it goes are all I can offer. I'd
remove it before spraying though.
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michael andrews
Michael said:
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Glenn
Michael said:
You have a dry bearing. Tain't that expensive. Replace it.
Glenn
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North
«I thought I would ask this here since there seems to be a lot of smart
«people here.
«
«I was having problems with my fan, so I replaced it with the fan that was in
«my other computer. Now the fan I just put in, makes a very high pitched
«sound. Anyone know of a way to fix this? I know I can buy a new fan, but
«I'm trying to figure out a way to use the one that I just put in it. The
«fan works great, just the high pitched sound gets on my nerves.
«
«
«
Ya better check the voltage that's marked on both the old and the new
to make sure it is the same!
A D.C. motor speed varies directly to the voltage and it could be
running a tad fast - which means it will come apart SOON.
CPU fans are typically 5v and power supply fans are 12v. Some chassis
cooling fans are 5v as they are meant to be speed controlled by the
mama board.
Oh ya - please DO NOT use WD40, it may fix it in the short term but
will REALLY fix it (kill) long term. WD40 is a penetrating fluid and
is NOT an oil. Get some sewing machine oil, locate the BUSHING felt
(very few fans have ball bearings) and slowly drip a SMALL amount
into the FELT. Blow on the fan to check for noise and free spin.
PS - I am a computer builder and electronics tech.
«people here.
«
«I was having problems with my fan, so I replaced it with the fan that was in
«my other computer. Now the fan I just put in, makes a very high pitched
«sound. Anyone know of a way to fix this? I know I can buy a new fan, but
«I'm trying to figure out a way to use the one that I just put in it. The
«fan works great, just the high pitched sound gets on my nerves.
«
«
«
Ya better check the voltage that's marked on both the old and the new
to make sure it is the same!
A D.C. motor speed varies directly to the voltage and it could be
running a tad fast - which means it will come apart SOON.
CPU fans are typically 5v and power supply fans are 12v. Some chassis
cooling fans are 5v as they are meant to be speed controlled by the
mama board.
Oh ya - please DO NOT use WD40, it may fix it in the short term but
will REALLY fix it (kill) long term. WD40 is a penetrating fluid and
is NOT an oil. Get some sewing machine oil, locate the BUSHING felt
(very few fans have ball bearings) and slowly drip a SMALL amount
into the FELT. Blow on the fan to check for noise and free spin.
PS - I am a computer builder and electronics tech.
J
James A. Smith
I have found from time to time that you can get a weird noise like that from
one of the wires in your case hitting the fan.
Could also be that it's blown a bearing.
But new fans can be had for less the $20.00
one of the wires in your case hitting the fan.
Could also be that it's blown a bearing.
But new fans can be had for less the $20.00
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Michael
I thought I would ask this here since there seems to be a lot of smart
people here.
I was having problems with my fan, so I replaced it with the fan that was in
my other computer. Now the fan I just put in, makes a very high pitched
sound. Anyone know of a way to fix this? I know I can buy a new fan, but
I'm trying to figure out a way to use the one that I just put in it. The
fan works great, just the high pitched sound gets on my nerves.
people here.
I was having problems with my fan, so I replaced it with the fan that was in
my other computer. Now the fan I just put in, makes a very high pitched
sound. Anyone know of a way to fix this? I know I can buy a new fan, but
I'm trying to figure out a way to use the one that I just put in it. The
fan works great, just the high pitched sound gets on my nerves.
D
Duddits
I strongly recommend a Panaflo or a Pabst fan. They are both quite and
reliable.
regards
Dud
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Dam!
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Michael
Thanks guys for the advice. I'm going to break down and buy a new one. I'm
tight, but I guess I'll have to dust off my wallet.
tight, but I guess I'll have to dust off my wallet.
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Nicolaas Hawkins
Papst.
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Nicolaas Hawkins
Best thing I've found for fans is automatic transmission fluid. Doesn't
tend to gum up like lubricating oil does.
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John Corliss
Michael said:
Try this group instead:
You might have better luck there.
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Michael
James A. Smith said:
I got one for 10 dollars at Best Buy. It was the cheapest one they had. It
seems to be working fine now.
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Frank Bohan
REM said:
Possibly a silly suggestion, but check that the fan is blowing in the
correct direction. Reversing it might cure the problem.
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