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Noisy PSU

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by ngamla77, Nov 30, 2007.

  1. ngamla77

    ngamla77 Member

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    guys I am having a problem with a very noisy Power Supply. What could be the course of that? First there was no such problem, it started it recently. Its ATX 250watts.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    It depends, it may be a faulty fan, or the PSU may just be full of dust. If you replace it, make sure you buy a quality unit, not just any old power supply.
     
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    is it loud when the computer is 1st turned on then quiets down after a while?
     
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    it does it from boot to shut down. I have to increase the audio volume to avoid the noise man!!!!!
     
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    needs a new fan
    but being a power supply a new one is the safer option
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    2 options is to replace the psu especially as it is a 250 watt version or lubricate the fan. which option do you want to try as i can tell you how to lubricate it?
     
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    yes man I have no other option besides lubricating it, can you provide help on how to lubricate the fan.

    Thanx in advance
     
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    need a philips screwdriver or slot screwdriver if don't have a philips. 3in1 oil or light machine oil, electrical tape & kleenex. let me know when ready.
     
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    sometimes noises appear to be from the computer when in fact they are from the POWER (surge protector) BAR

    Before doing a whole bunch of stuff check the power bars

    I dont know what its called when it does that but there is a know name for it

    I had that once and thought it was from the monitor for the longest time

    let us know the results & good luck
     
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    The power brick for one of my external hard drives likes to make a whistle from time to time, what sort of noise does it make?
    If it's a loud grinding noise, or a relatively low smooth noise, it's probably to do with the fan. If it's a high pitched whining noise, it's probably the electronics.
     

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