Egluntyne Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 My computer is working ok (touching wood quickly) but it is so bloomin' noisy! It sounds as if a helicopter is landing in the room. Any tips from you tech"Ooops, word censored!"ods? Should I get out the ubiquitous tin of WD40 which is used as a cure all at Egluntine Towers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 We had this a few weeks ago. The Hubby took the back off of the tower & I hoovered it all out inside, using a really soft make up brush to knock the dust off. You wouldn't believe how dusty it was in there! Anyhow, problem solved,no more noisy computer (we think it was the fan mainly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks Cinnamon....I'llpluck up the courage to give that a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Yep it'll be the fan making the noise and yep it'll be because your computer is filthy! Its a bit of a bugbear that when you read the paperwork often opening the casing will invalidate the warranty but these things get absolutely filthy inside and need a regular clean out. Good blow, very soft brush and the hoover nearby. As the weather is nice (Well it is here) do it outside! At work we have a show computer with a plastic case which we built wearing cotton gloves to keep off smudges. You can really see the dirt building up in that one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 it'll be because your computer is filthy! Thank you for that. Every week I put the nozzle of the hoover against the ventilation holes and other gaps in the casing of the computer and hoover out what I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 it'll be because your computer is filthy! You slovenly bint,you If your computer is on carpet it will be even worse,because the static pulls up all the carpet fibres into the machine. I couldn't believe how filthy mine was after only 6 months, & mine is on a wooden floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 sometimes its not the dirt etc etc in the fan, but the fan itself, buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 if you are using the hoover on the inside of the computer, put a sock over the nozzle, that way you wont see lots of computer bits being sucked out, you will be able to catch them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Flash of inspiration.....remembered that we had paid a ridiculous amount of dosh for a business warranty thingummybob whatsit.....chap coming...possibly tomorrow. The bloke on the phone could hear the racket it was making. I'd be interested to see just how dusty it is inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Its probably the fan thats become faulty......Even better if you have support with it, no point in messing with it yourself...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 We've just hoovered ours - right as reign now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The joys of having a laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Chap came and sorted it this am, with Him Indoors in attendance....I was out. Quiet as a mouse now. Smashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Glad its sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Like Karl said, it's probably the fan. the bearings went on mine at work, installed new fan, gave the whole thing a blow out with a compressed air canister and it's fine now. Did Him Indoors make the technician some tea? That's in the 'supervisory job spec' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Like Karl said, it's probably the fan. the bearings went on mine at work, installed new fan, gave the whole thing a blow out with a compressed air canister and it's fine now. Did Him Indoors make the technician some tea? That's in the 'supervisory job spec' Good Lord no!!! That is not in his remit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Bit like the men I work with then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Bit like the men I work with then. 'Fraid so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 It sounds to me like it's overheating and the fan is working overtime. If you take the side off your computer when it gets too hot it should stop. If however the hard disk is making a noise, back it up immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Can't hear a sound now that it has been replaced. However I will be keeping a closer eye on things. Never had a problem like this before with previous computers, but I suppose they are more complex now and with more going on inside, they must get quite hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTee Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Ideally blow rather than suck the muck from any electronic components. Usually you can tell it's a fan by tapping the case sharply, the note will change or the noise will stop - for a while - it will be back. It's not too difficult to change a fan unless it's the one on your CPU (processor). Don't try that unless you know what you are doing. Normally it needs a heat conducting grease to ensure the CPU cools properly. The large fan on the case can be replaced for couple of pounds and is generally only held on with 2-4 screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
