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computer "hums"

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by jan roberts, 2009/01/23.

  1. 2009/01/23
    jan roberts

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    its humming now.not from speakers from inside the tower. what does it mean?
    how can i stop it?
    dell dimensione510
    mediacenter(xp pro)
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    You'll need to open the case to try and narrow down where the sound is coming from.
     
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    Check the screws on the SMPS. They may have become loose.
     
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    I don't even know what an SMPS is:confused:
     
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    Power supply. Does it ring a bell...
     
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    jan roberts

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    steve r jones. i turned it off to open it up and the hum stopped! it is an intermittenty hum. so i will leave side off so i can sort figure where hums coming from.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Yes it does...We call em Power Supply or PSU for short...Thanks for the clairification.
     
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    Hi Jan. In addition to checking the PSU also check to make sure that there is no dust or dirt inside the case. If theres dust/dirt use a small air compressor and blow all the dust out of the case. Also check all the other fans in the computer as well. One of them could be starting to fail or has dust built up on it which will reduce airflow.
     
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    jan roberts

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    i cleaned it up it was a little dusty. maybe that was it was. ill put side cover back losely incase it starts humming again.my daughter told me to "teach it the words" very helpful she is. can we leave this active for awhile? doesnt hum all the time.

    thanks to everyone
     
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    Evan Omo

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    I personally wouldn't recommend leaving the computer case partly open while the computer is running. If it however stops the humming from happening and you feel that you are comfortable with leaving the case partly open then by all means go ahead and do that. BTW Your Welcome Jan. :)
     
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    The side of the case is vibrating. Put it back on and put pressure on it with your hand. The buzzing should go away.
     
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    I agree that you could put your hand/fingers on the panels and see if it stopped.

    You could try pressing the frame inside the case and see if there is any change.

    Matt
     
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    mattman

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    It "doesn't hum all the time "...is it only when there is a CD/DVD in the optical drive?
     
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  15. 2009/02/05
    jan roberts

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    you guys are perfect and so smart. it started humming again today. came back reread replies and it stopped when i opened the side cover. s-i-l brought can of air sprayed inside and put cover back on.
    no humming yay maybe we can close the post?
     
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  16. 2009/02/06
    mattman

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    That's good news Jan :) Well done.

    Did you get all the dust out? :)

    The thread closes automatically after a set amount of time.

    Matt
     
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