Prawny Baby's Baby Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I have had my laptop for about 2 years now and it was bought second hand, although the previous user hardly ever used it. It is a HP Compaq nc8000, and I know very little about the spec or how to find out what it is (very much a computer illiterate :$).Recently the fan is making a horrific noise. It was always quite loud but it sounded like a normal fan, now it sounds like there is a small tractor in my laptop and it also makes occasional clicking noises. It does go back to normal occasionally but it is mainly this awful noise.Any idea what could have caused this change and any ideas how I might be able to fix it or is my laptop about to explode and I may need a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 probobly just a bit of dirt or a fan blade might have broken. try and take it apart and clean the inside out.http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechS...ng=en&cc=usClick on Diagnose problem (instant support) / chat thing under resources for nc8000I know anytime I've had a problem with mine dell chat have had the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) Sounds like the bearings in the fan are on their way out. need a new replacement one as a guess from what you have described.That could also be the hard drive as well on its way out. Would suggest getting off anything important, as the clicking sound cloud be the lovely "Click of Death". which would mean a new hard drive Edited July 31, 2007 by Orgun_Donor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Now it sounds like there is a small tractor in my laptopget Biggie to take a peek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Undo the back plate where you suspect the fan is (should be obvious-ish) I imagine its full of fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 here is what I was looking for earlierhttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/...001_rev1_us.pdfIt should show you how to take it apart without breaking it .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Or the fan could be catching on something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) It's just wear and tear, as your laptop/computer gets older stuff will break it's inevitable. If you clean in out and it still makes the sound take it to PC World or another PC specialist and get it replaced if you can. Edited July 31, 2007 by mr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 It's just wear and tear, as your laptop/computer gets older stuff will break it's inevitable. If you clean in out and it still makes the sound take it to PC World or another PC specialist and get it replaced if you can.Those words should not be in the same sentence! Sounds like a dirty fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I hoover mine every now and again*. I also gave mine mouth to mouth*, putting my gob over the air outtake and blowing really hard*.Just remember to take the breath in befor you put your mouth round it - not after, it's not nice.*Not recomended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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