Noisy fan on PC
Symptoms
PC’s fan is making loud sounds.- Clicking
- Beeping
- Whirring
Environment
- Acer laptops
- Dell personal computers
Cause
The gears that spin the fan have gotten corroded or dirty over time.Resolution
The fan must be cleaned to restore silent operation.- Open the PC
- Identify the fan
- Spray it with compressed air or wipe it gently with a clean rag
- Put the PC back together