If your computer makes some strange noises, rustles and knocks, then there can be two sources. The first is the cooler, and the second is the hard drive. In the second case, unfortunately for your wallet and nerves, the problem is most often solved only by replacing the hard. Well, in case the cooler is noisy, you can do it with improvised means and do everything yourself.
If extra sounds are detected from the computer, it must be turned off. Then you need to remove the side cover of the system unit. Before this, it is recommended to hold it with a metal object in order to discharge static electricity. When the cover is removed, turn on the computer and listen. At this stage, your task is to determine which cooler is making the extra sound, and whether it is at all guilty of this. Typically, fans are installed on the processor, power supply, video card and hard drive. Listen there.When it is precisely determined what the cooler is noisy and where exactly it is located, we proceed to the troubleshooting. There are two ways:
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Replacing a cooler is a very difficult and responsible task, and it is better to entrust it to a specialist. However, if your hands are itching to do everything yourself, then read on.If the cooler is noisy on the video card, hard drive or power supply, it is most convenient to remove these parts from the computer and “operate” them, placing them conveniently on the table. With a processor fan, you have to suffer and replace it directly in the system unit.
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If the cooler is very noisy, then most likely you will have to use the second method and replace the part. Remember that components can be expensive, and incorrect replacement, which entails other malfunctions, can hit your wallet hard, especially if it comes to a powerful computer. When the cooler is noisy, you should immediately pay attention to this and not start the problem, since the longer the problem remains, the closer you are to “transplantation”.