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    Fan Noise Issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by RovingCalypso, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    I've an HP Compaq 6720s and its fan has started making a weird noise. Its like a constant whirr. I am positive that its not the HDD.

    Could it be some dust or something stuck to it, or do I have a problem coming towards me?
     
    RovingCalypso, Jun 9, 2009
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    well it could be a small dust bunny making it difficult for it to spin very probable.....u should use compresses air can or something of that sort....
     
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    I've the same hunch. Will a blower be effective? i mean I know it'll be but can it potentially damage something?
     
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    no u need canned air..... price is really cheap like 5$ not that expensive.....IMO :) or airbrush gun
     
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    Most will advise you to put something in the fan to prevent it from spinning too fast as that can damage the bearings and make the wrr even worse.

    :( with that said I hate how my fan sounds. I wonder if there are quieter fans that fit in the stock heatsink
     
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    Putting something in the fan can damage the processor. I think they won't start in the first place due to the spiking temperature.
     
    RovingCalypso, Jun 10, 2009
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