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I have a acer desktop computer running Windows 10 Pro (I think). For about a year now, after having been turned off overnight or having been asleep for maybe eight hours or more, when I power the computer on or get it to wake up there is an annoying noise coming from the computer. It sounds like a fan screeching. I have tried restarting the computer but it continues the noise as it boots back up. If I completely power down the computer, then turn it back on it operates normally with no unusual noise whatsoever and the problem does not resume until I power it off overnight or wake it up after it has been asleep for awhile. I assumed it was the main cooling fan. I replaced that fan but the problem remains. I am suspecting possibly the power supply fan and will open the case up and see if I can determine anything in that area. Does anyone have any other ideas or recommendations as to how I can determine the source of the noise?
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Could be a fan starting to go out and or something hitting the fan the click of death for the HDD (if there is one).
When was the last time that you cleared the dust form the system? -
I replaced the main fan and cleared the dust about six months ago but might not have cleared the dust adequately from the power supply fan. I am going to open the case up shortly and see if there is anything I can detect or clean with regard to the power supply fan. I assume the HDD you refer to is the hard disc drive. I hope/pray that’s not about to go out. It, whatever it is, has been doing this for about a year or so now. I have a large external hard drive that I’ve never used. I guess I should go ahead and back up my system before I suffer a catastrophic failure (should have done so a long time ago).Comment
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Yes, you should BACKUP NOW.
Especially the Office 2013 file and you Quicken Data before that is lost.
Yes, if it is an HDD and not an SSD.Originally posted by BillyinGAComment
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Thanks. I’ve backed up the important files and have ordered a new computer due to it appears the HDD is the probably culprit and my current desktop’s microprocessor isn’t supported for Windows 11. I’ve had the current computer for over five years now, probably longer. It has served me well but time for an upgrade.Originally posted by RustysComment
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No worries glad we got it taken care of.Comment
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