My Compaq Presario Is Driving Me Nuts
My Compaq Presario (SR1 299AN) is so LOUD! The computer fans often
turn on, and the sound can be overwhelming. I'm not sure why, but it particularly goes nuts when I open microsoft word and type manually - and I'm forced to type because the racket drowns out dragon naturally speaking ( I have RSI and would prefer to use speech recognition). And yes, I often clean them to remove dust, etc. So my question is: what can i do to fix this? Can I replace the fans with something less noisy and/or constant, etc? thanks in advance |
My Compaq Presario Is Driving Me Nuts
On Jul 11, 11:15 pm, monkeygland wrote:
My Compaq Presario (SR1 299AN) is so LOUD! The computer fans often turn on, and the sound can be overwhelming. I'm not sure why, but it particularly goes nuts when I open microsoft word and type manually - and I'm forced to type because the racket drowns out dragon naturally speaking ( I have RSI and would prefer to use speech recognition). And yes, I often clean them to remove dust, etc. So my question is: what can i do to fix this? Can I replace the fans with something less noisy and/or constant, etc? thanks in advance Yes, it is generally still possible to arrange passive cooling. Or at a minimum replace the fans with quieter models. (large, slow fans can provide better (and quieter) airflow than small, fast fans). Caveat: may void warranty. Laptop:no. Or at any rate, very difficult. |
My Compaq Presario Is Driving Me Nuts
"monkeygland" wrote in message oups.com... My Compaq Presario (SR1 299AN) is so LOUD! The computer fans often turn on, and the sound can be overwhelming. I'm not sure why, but it particularly goes nuts when I open microsoft word and type manually - and I'm forced to type because the racket drowns out dragon naturally speaking ( I have RSI and would prefer to use speech recognition). And yes, I often clean them to remove dust, etc. So my question is: what can i do to fix this? Can I replace the fans with something less noisy and/or constant, etc? thanks in advance You say that you " often clean them ": from the OUTside? Have you opened up to see: is it a Power Supply fan or a CPU fan or cabinet fan making the noise? If you HAVEN'T opened it up to see what's making the noise - do so ( or have someone else do it). If CPU fan you do not want CPU to overheat/die. If a bad cab fan /CPU fan - can get those at CompUSA etc. If power supply, then may need to replace it. Also when you open it up, you might find that the power supply has 2 fans - one on the back and one on the inside. I've replaced a few this year that the PS's inside one died - causing the pc to heat up - then not power up at all In general, what I do for dirty fans : disconnect all the cables, take the box outside,remove all covers and use a vacuum cleaner hose on BLOW (rather than 'vacuum') and blow out all of the fans and the entire cabinet, screens. BE CAREFUL - start with airflow away from fans,screens and bring in gradually so don't damage them. Reinstall covers, bring PC back in. Turn it back on, ( without all the cabling) and if still making noise - replace it ( whatever IT is). If no noise, it's good time to tidy up those cables as you reconnect them. All set. Good luck, Bobb |
My Compaq Presario Is Driving Me Nuts
thanks for the responses guys. I suppose my best option is to upgrade
the fans, if possible. |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:07 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
HardwareBanter.com