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    Fw31m

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by GJ51NGH, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. GJ51NGH

    GJ51NGH Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently have an FW31M and it's still going good after 2 years of heavy use, However for the past 2 months or so, it's been making weird noises, if it's in balanced mode it'll make a buzzing sound and if it's in high performance then a high pitched noise. I've tried cleaning out the fan with a compressed air can but that doesn't seem to work. Not sure what it could be..any input would be of great help :)
     
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    ascend Notebook Consultant

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    Fan bearings are worn out perhaps. With an SZ i had years ago, i had to 'oil' the fan bearings (probably not recommended). With my Z which i have had for about 2 years now, i can detect a change in noise pitch as well.
     
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