Posted by jba/fl on 9/22/11 11:56am
Msg #398264
Computer problem: making noises
I think from the fan at the top of the tower. I gave it a good cleaning, but still noisy though not as much. Is this possibly indicative of further problem?
Ideas? Thoughts?
TIA
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Reply by Lee/AR on 9/22/11 12:51pm
Msg #398275
uh-oh... possible death-rattle--back up files NOW if you haven't already.
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Reply by jba/fl on 9/22/11 12:56pm
Msg #398276
I do daily backups....thanks for comments. Will send email to my guru.
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Reply by Glenn Strickler on 9/22/11 2:30pm
Msg #398293
My money would be on the cooling fan. Next would be the hard drive. Any computer guru could probably tell just by holding the phone up to the computer. 2 very different noises.
In any case, not a big deal since you are backed up. The cooling fan is a ten dollar or less part. You can also get some very nice hard drives for under $150.00. Or a cheapie for $89. Unless you want an excuse for a new computer. 
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Reply by Frank/NC on 9/22/11 1:46pm
Msg #398283
I think that before you go out and buy a new computer, it might be worth taking the side case off the computer to see where the noise is coming from. If perhaps it is the fan, it really is pretty easy to put a new one in. There probably is a store hopefully near you that sells computer parts or, if you go online you might be able to get one and have it overnighted to you. I don't think they are expensive but if you send me a PM with the make and model of computer I can help look for a replacement fan.
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Reply by Moneyman/TX on 9/22/11 2:26pm
Msg #398292
Good advise, Frank.
It is also a nice thing to see when others reach out like Frank is offering to help. Way to go Frank!
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Reply by Moneyman/TX on 9/22/11 2:23pm
Msg #398291
Turn on a radio and turn up the volume when on the computer. The noise will "go away". That's what I do in my car when I hear extra noises. Works like a charm. Hope this helps. 
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Reply by SouthernOK on 9/22/11 2:53pm
Msg #398299
You must be a teenager. LOL! n/m
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Reply by jba/fl on 9/22/11 3:07pm
Msg #398302
@ Glenn: I'll go for the fan too, since I took the sides off and can practically "see" the noise. I don't need excuses for new computer - mine is XP, doing fine and I'm ready to retire to Smartphone usage once I am able to figure the printing aspect and forget the box on the desk. Just have to make-do until then.
@Frank: Sweet offer - thank you. This will be third fan for this equipment, but cheap enough maintenance overall.
@MM: resident teenager! That is the ostrich method for sure. You do keep us laughing though. I thank you for this. . . erases the "care wear" lines.
I feel less at a loss now and more confident in my decision it is the fan. Thank you all...you are the best bunch ever.
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Reply by Notarysigner on 9/22/11 3:17pm
Msg #398303
suggestion...stop taking it canoeing with you hehe! n/m
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