Of course if your fan pushes 131.5 CFM that is a good thing it squeaks :)
markOpoleO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] computer internal fans -was HP Jetdirect printing
> Thanks!
>
> The fan isn't actually squeeking, it's more like vibrating--not quite so
> much as those quarter-fed beds in an hourly motel, more like a sex toy, if
> you know what I mean (Ooops, this might get too suggestive!)
>
> I do have a backup power supply if I need to change it, but that one makes
> almost as much noise. I'll probably clean both out, and try the
'drop-o-oil'
> on them to see how it goes.
>
> Didn't know anything about checking fan motors and bearings
before...thanks
> for the info! But, I kinda' figured a power supply without a fan would
feel
> a bit unhappy--which is why I didn't just cut the wires to the fan (which
> has crossed my mind on occasion!). :-)
>
> --Greg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> > 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:
> >
> > <<
> > 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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