Matt Burke (spraints@andromeda.68k.org) wrote:
> I have an SX164 Alpha machine, and I'm pretty sure that the CPU fan is
> going bad. I've had the machine for 2 1/2 years now, and the CPU fan has
> been making noise, on and off, for the past few months. The noise is
> less frequent now, but the computer doesn't stay up for much longer than
> 30-60 minutes at a time anymore, which seems to either be a
> circulation/temperature problem or, after searching through the
> archives, a problem with the CPU fan not spinning fast enough anymore.
Shutdown the system, then take the case off. While carefully watching
the fan (for visable speed changes) turn the system on. Watch the fan,
does it "look" like it stays at the same speed (I know, this can be
hard). Or if you have a temp probe to stick in there you can go that
route. ;-)
Basically what I want to know is: Does the fan stop completely? or
noticably slow down? and are you sure it was the cpu fan making noises
(i.e. not the power supply fan, or another case fan). Also, by
"doesn't stay up" do you mean it locks up, powers off or something else?
HTH,
Ron
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