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Question posted by samadelectro on September 16th, 2014

Noisy Cpu Fan

when my system running then cpu fan working high speed and noisy

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on September 17th, 2014 7:55 AM
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You'll want to open up the computer and make sure the fan is free of dust and debris. I recommend using a can of compressed air to blow it out. If you're experienced with computer repair you can also remove the fan and add oil.

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