Greg,
Mark's advice is good. And do it now while the fan is still squeeking.
This won't work once the fan seizes, which is coming soon. When seized you
will probably want to replace it. [*speaking of computer chassis from here
down*] It: it's normally easier and better to replace the entire power
supply rather than the fan inside. Once the fan has quit there are lots of
reliability questions that have to be considered.
And anytime you have the case open and the machine off, check the CPU
fan. Do not remove the CPU fan and heatsink unit unless you are replacing it
or are prepared to redo dried heat-sink compound you might find beneith it (a
GOOD idea). It should turn so freely that when spun it locates to the
magnetic poles of the motor [also a good test of a new CPU fan to find
ball-bearing type fans]. If it doesn't locate try one carefully placed drop
of 3in1 oil to free it (after cleaning, of course). Note that a
sleeve-bearing motor won't "notch" with this test. If it won't, then replace
it (ball-bearing motors are much more reliable). And, of course, blow out
the CPU heat sink, if not replaced, with canned air as part of the internal
clean up. -Gary-
In a message dated 10/11/2000 7:42:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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Greg,
Take some canned air and blow the crap out-a the fan. Then put a few drops
of 3-in-1 oil on the fan shaft and no more noise. I've had to do this for
a few of the older PC's in our building and the users think I'm performing
some kind of magic! works great.
--
Mark
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