A cooling fan problem for the CPU in the PC or the network switch. It is rattling like crazy and driving you up the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can either buy a new replacement, fan or re-oil the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, that is right re-oil the fan. After some time, eg years the lubricating oil in the spindle evaporates off. To re-oil, you need to first disconnect the fan from the equipment. This is usually easier said than done. Some network switches have hidden latches that need to be carefully pried open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After taking out the fan, look closely at the center of the fan. There is a large round metallic sticker with all the product information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using a penknife, carefully lift up the sticker. You should see a hole or depression where the spindle is. Drop a few drops of light lubricating oil. Be careful not to get any oil on the sticker. Re-seal with the sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power on, the fan should sound as good as new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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