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fan noise on my new XPS2

post #1 of 7
9/1/05 at 5:18am
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So I just got my XPS 2 yesterday and it looks great.
It would be connected to the internet in the next 2.5 weeks so in the mean time it's just a real, mean gaming ,machine.

One thing bothered me though and I'm considering calling dell about this. There is a squeaking noise coming out from the left fan. It's not loud and it's not constant but it is defiantly noticeable.
There's no pattern so it can come on idle time or when working with it.
Anyone has an idea what it can be? I'm not 100% the fan is causing this but it comes from that area.

Has anyone here had the same thing?

Other than that - this thing is SWEET
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post #2 of 7
9/1/05 at 5:37am
my replacement has that kind of noise. it depends on the current rpm of the fans.
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post #3 of 7
9/1/05 at 5:47am
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If it depends on the RPM of the fans than howcome only the left 1 has it and howcome it's not constant?

Where do I set up the fan's RPM anyway?

I doesn't really bother me that much - I just want to make sure it's not a sign that something else is not right...
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post #4 of 7
9/10/05 at 2:13pm
I also hear my left fan have a whirring sound as if a blade is barely scraping against something.

Is this normal or should I get the fan replaced? Is it a b!tch to open up the laptop for such a DIY?.....
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post #5 of 7
9/10/05 at 2:18pm
This is probably the fan bearing problem if it's coming out from it.

Stick a paper clip into the fan slot to see if it stop... AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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post #6 of 7
9/10/05 at 3:43pm
My last gen 2 had that, then the fan died...my new one doesnt
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post #7 of 7
9/10/05 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by stev310
My last gen 2 had that, then the fan died...my new one doesnt
Have what? A left side fan/bearing problem?.......
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