Stethoscope for PCs?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mxsmanic
  • Start date Start date
M

Mxsmanic

Does anyone build stethoscopes for PCs? You know, the kind of gadget
with a kind of long wand that you can point at a specific part of a
machine in order to hear the sound made by that part, and that part
alone. I've seen such things used for engines and other large
machines, but presumably they'd work with a PC, too. Where could I
find such a tool?

The reason I ask is that it would be very handy to be able to isolate
the source of a funny noise in a PC sometimes. With the right tool,
you could not only isolate the noisy component, but even find out
which part of the component is making the noise.
 
Mxsmanic said:
Does anyone build stethoscopes for PCs? You know, the kind of gadget
with a kind of long wand that you can point at a specific part of a
machine in order to hear the sound made by that part, and that part
alone. I've seen such things used for engines and other large
machines, but presumably they'd work with a PC, too. Where could I
find such a tool?

The reason I ask is that it would be very handy to be able to isolate
the source of a funny noise in a PC sometimes. With the right tool,
you could not only isolate the noisy component, but even find out
which part of the component is making the noise.
Click to expand...
Google for `Auto, or Mechanics` stethoscope, `cos I don`t know
whereabouts in the world you are.
 
Mxsmanic said:
Does anyone build stethoscopes for PCs? You know, the kind of gadget
with a kind of long wand that you can point at a specific part of a
machine in order to hear the sound made by that part, and that part
alone. I've seen such things used for engines and other large
machines, but presumably they'd work with a PC, too. Where could I
find such a tool?

The reason I ask is that it would be very handy to be able to isolate
the source of a funny noise in a PC sometimes. With the right tool,
you could not only isolate the noisy component, but even find out
which part of the component is making the noise.
Click to expand...

I've been using a short length of 3/8" ID flexible vinyl tubing. Work quite
well.
 
Mxsmanic said:
Does anyone build stethoscopes for PCs? You know, the kind of gadget
with a kind of long wand that you can point at a specific part of a
machine in order to hear the sound made by that part, and that part
alone. I've seen such things used for engines and other large
machines, but presumably they'd work with a PC, too. Where could I
find such a tool?

The reason I ask is that it would be very handy to be able to isolate
the source of a funny noise in a PC sometimes. With the right tool,
you could not only isolate the noisy component, but even find out
which part of the component is making the noise.
Click to expand...
A mechanics trick is to get a long screwdriver, place the tip on the
part you want to hear and put your ear to the end of the handle.
 
BUT, not advised on the side of a fan <G>.
Click to expand...

:-) Listen, slip, zzzapp.

--
________________________________________________________
H. Seldon

I wish there was an "Intelligence" control on the TV set.
There's a "Brightness" control, but it doesn't work.

VectorLinux SoHo 5.1
 
I've been using a short length of 3/8" ID flexible vinyl tubing. Work
quite well.
Click to expand...

yeah, any real mechanic would just cut a length of old garden hose. I've
seen it, and it works quite well -Dave
 
Does anyone build stethoscopes for PCs? You know, the kind of gadget
with a kind of long wand that you can point at a specific part of a
machine in order to hear the sound made by that part, and that part
alone. I've seen such things used for engines and other large
machines, but presumably they'd work with a PC, too. Where could I
find such a tool?

The reason I ask is that it would be very handy to be able to isolate
the source of a funny noise in a PC sometimes. With the right tool,
you could not only isolate the noisy component, but even find out
which part of the component is making the noise.
Click to expand...

Look for a mechanics stethoscope at places like:
Sears
Harbor Freight
Auto parts stores

Stephen
--
 
Back
Top