hardware problem need suggestions

j0ey · Post by **j0ey** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:24 am

My machine is making a very loud screetching sound. Where should I start? I have a pent 4.

Faust · Post by **Faust** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:44 am

first guess would be a fan.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:58 am

open the case up.... lol

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 5:21 am

I'm with faust, probably a fan, a 5 dollar fix

Set · Post by **Set** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:42 am

If ya rule out the fans next step would be the HDs.

AceFireball · Post by **AceFireball** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:44 pm

Set wrote:If ya rule out the fans next step would be the HDs.

j0ey · Post by **j0ey** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:09 pm

It seems to be a very small metal fan directly on one of my cards. Looks all full of dirt. Thanks! Being made of metal is what made it sound like a cd being scratched.

Faust · Post by **Faust** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:25 pm

sounds like the vidcard. i would bet the bearing is shot.

the only ray of hope is to clean that fan and lube it with a non-penetrating oil (do not use 3-in-1, WD-40, etc). sewing machine oil should be light enough.

at best it'll be a temp fix. you should either get a new fan or a new card at some point. if that fan dies, more than likely the GPU will fry.