Hello,

My computer is 4-5-years-old Microsoft XP, and its still running good, but the computer is making weird noises for the past few days. just 2 days ago its been making whistling sounds. and its amking like humming noises, loud and small back and forth. and i HEARD the humming noise back a few months, i;d say like 3-5 months ago and its stopped after i reset it.

But my dad says its only dust in the fan thats making the noise but i don't really believe him and my friends say that my hardware is about to die.

So could you tell me what to do or is my hardware really going to die.
the last time i reformatted my computer was just at the start of September.
My friends also TOLD me that a normal hardware lasts for 3 years and their SURPRISED that my hardware is still running.

Just so you know, i use my computer most of the time and it was custom built.

if you need anymore info, please let me know.Any noise like the one you've described is bad news.   It could be caused by an out-of-balance fan on your processor heatsink or in your power supply unit but then it could also be caused by a failing hard drive.   Noises tend to be precursors for minor or major disasters.

I suggest that you investigate it almost immediately and ensure that your backup is up-to-date.

Good luckI agree, Back everything up right away to be on the safe side. try to listen closer with the side panel off the computer, remember to use proper ESD precautions. to try and PINPOINT where the noise is coming from.Omg my computer is making grinding noises ALOT OF IT!!!!!!!


and its the grinding of like a motorcycle execpt not that loud. Its ocmping from the back of the computer.

i'm going to open it up today after i come from schoolThis may sound silly, but if you very care fully remove your graphics card and cpu fans clean them carefully and PLACE them back in the nosie may stop, is your hard drive hanging freely inside your case it could also be this I'm surprised no one metioned this...

Be very careful when opening your computer case.  Make sure it is disconnected from its power source...you may also want to disconnect any peripherals you have attached to it.

Once you've done the above...open the case and protect your computer from Electrostatic discharge by making sure you are grounded by using a wrist strap or simply touch th exposed metal of your computer's case.

Once you make sure you're grounded...used "canned air"...not a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust and debris from inside the case...especially around the vents and the fans...don't forget the power supply fan, either.

While you have it open...make sure all of the cards and connections are properly seated...and look for any wires that may be interfering with the fan(s).  If your computer is making a grinding noise...it may be a good idea to locate the exact source of the noise and get back to us so we can recommend a replacement for the part causing the noise.

I hope you've found this information helpful...please...keep us posted... Quote from: The Saviour on October 03, 2007, 08:36:03 AM

Be very careful when opening your computer case.  Make sure it is disconnected from its power source...you may also want to disconnect any peripherals you have attached to it.
Once you've done the above...open the case and protect your computer from Electrostatic discharge by making sure you are grounded by using a wrist strap or simply touch th exposed metal of your computer's case.