argh! psu!
07 October 2003, 11:28 AM
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my psu fan has started making a loud buzzing noise, is it about to make my pc explode or what? sometimes if i give the side of the case a slap it stops but then later starts again.
if i need a new one how much am i looking at? dont want anything fancy
if i need a new one how much am i looking at? dont want anything fancy
07 October 2003, 11:35 AM
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You sure it's not the CPU fan, these tend to have a life of only about 2-3 years and fail more common than PSU fans.
Have a look in RS/CPC etc, wouldn't expect to pay much more than a tenner.
Have a look in RS/CPC etc, wouldn't expect to pay much more than a tenner.
07 October 2003, 12:32 PM
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Have you tried oiling it? You should be able to either take the power supply apart, or get to the fan(s) from the outside. You should be able to peel back a sticky cover (or plastic cap) from the middle of the fan spindle. Apply some lubricant there and see if it goes away.
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07 October 2003, 12:57 PM
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thankee 
dunno why i dint think of that realy as it seems to be grinding as it goes round or something. will pop down shops later n get some wd40 n give it a whiel tonight
dunno why i dint think of that realy as it seems to be grinding as it goes round or something. will pop down shops later n get some wd40 n give it a whiel tonight
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