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 > >> > ______________________________________________________________________________ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif
