Computer Help

CDN-Cresties · 12-06-04, 05:02 AM

My computer has this annoying rattle coming somewhere from the CPU tower. Its like its constantly reading something. Any suggestions to make it stop?
Thanks

Slannesh · 12-06-04, 05:21 AM

First guess would be a bad cooling fan or some wiring rubbing on a cooling fan.

I'd have to hear it myself to be sure but that's the first thing that comes to mind.

Do you have a CD Rom drive in the top bay? And if so is there a disc in it? If so take that out and see if that gets rid of the noise. If not than it's either a blowhole fan (Right on the top of the case) or your power supply fan. Those are the only two that are typically near the top of a case.

varanus69 · 12-06-04, 07:28 AM

cooling fan was my first guess aswell...I have had to replace mine before and thats the noise it was making.

CARLiTO_ · 12-06-04, 07:58 AM

Maybe ur harddrive screws are lose, so when it spins it's also vibrating.

Double J · 12-06-04, 08:16 AM

I had a similar experience a few times actually. Every time, I needed a new cooling fan. IT can be a real pain in the arse... but is easy to remedy.