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    CPU fan

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by strife1013, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. strife1013

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    Has anyone with the same computer as mine (see specs in sig) ever run into a CPU fan issue? A few days ago the cpu fan has started to make a small chripping noise, I've cleaned it out with canned air monthly. I have a warranty at BB with it but I dont want to send it in, I'm worried they will wipe the HD and it's a pain putting everything back together again just the way I like it. In addition I installed another hard drive and upgraded the CPU, unsure if that would be an issue with BB warranty either. Hmmm any suggestions??
     
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    Best buy will not wipe the HD. If you were going to send it in I would put the stock CPU back in if you have it. I have sent in my 6860 for a GPU fan replacement and they did not wipe my HD.
     
    xxERIKxx, Aug 6, 2010
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    Thanks 4 the info xxERIKxx
    Guess I'll have to swap out CPU's which means I need more thermal paste...ugh...
     
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    becareful using canned air too -- dont want to over spin the fan -- that could of been cause to chirping. For something simple as fan i might check ebay for just the part. probably cheaper and a lot less hassle then being without your laptop ?
     
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    Yeah I would also try to fix it yourself if you don't want to be without you laptop for 3-4 weeks.
     
    xxERIKxx, Aug 6, 2010
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    Where can I get a a fan for it and how do i change it myself? Anyone know of any youtube videos or anything like that?
     
    strife1013, Aug 11, 2010
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    andy A, Aug 11, 2010
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    Hey Andy
    Instead of creating a whole new thread I just thought I would ask another question here, I've had the computer for over a year and the top (where the screen) is wobbly is there anyway to tighten it back up a little bit, i'm it's just normal wear and tear on my computer that loosened it up.
     
    strife1013, Aug 11, 2010
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    one of 2 things I can think of it might be strife103, hinges are loose and just need retightening or worn out hinges that would need replacement.
     
    andy A, Aug 11, 2010
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