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I have E-1400 by second hand. Looks the same as the ESSENTIAL but has 800 MHz speed. This compact desktop of some time ago is rather noisy. The previous owner had mentioned about the fan noise. Does anybody know how to fix this?

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A compact roadmap — practical checks and fixes that build on points already raised by and others.

Start by isolating the sound without guessing. High-pitched whine often means electronics or coil whine; grinding or rasping points to worn bearing(s); a rhythmic thump usually indicates a loose bracket or a drive vibration. A quick non‑invasive isolation trick is to cup a rolled paper tube or a short cardboard cone against panels and vents while the system runs to help localize the source. If the culprit is clearly a fan, note whether it’s a tiny chassis/CPU fan, a PSU fan, or the hard drive; each requires a different approach.

When replacing a fan, match three things: physical size (measure blade tip-to-tip), power connector (2/3/4‑pin header vs Molex), and airflow needs. For noisy small fans, choose a quality model with a fluid‑dynamic or sealed bearing (longer life, lower rumble) and a lower dBA rating while keeping comparable CFM (airflow). In tight cases, higher static‑pressure designs move air through grills and heatsinks better than generic open-blade fans.

Useful short‑term and low-cost options: remove dust with compressed air, tidy cables away from blades, swap rubber mounting grommets or use anti‑vibration washers to reduce resonance, and — for sleeve‑bearing fans only — a single drop of light machine or synthetic bearing oil (not penetrating sprays like WD‑40) at the motor hub can extend quiet operation. PSU fans and internal HDD bearings are best handled by replacement rather than field repairs; PSU disassembly is hazardous and should be done by a technician.

Safety note: mains power must be unplugged before touching internal parts. For an older E‑1400 platform, consider that replacing noisy mechanical drives with a solid‑state drive or fitting a single, quiet, properly sized fan can often eliminate most audible sources.

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Member Avatar for Catweazle

Replace the fan with a newer and quieter one, of course.

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Replace the fan with a newer and quieter one, of course.

Oh, Catweazle. Thank you so much. :p
I didn't know whether there are other sources of the noise.
If this is definitely the fan noise, I can solve by replacing.
Bright people! Please let me be in this group. Thank you again.
Good day!

:p

Member Avatar for Catweazle

No need to be facetious. What did you expect? You asked a question and it was answered. A fan is a mechanical component. When it wears out and becomes noisy it needs to be replaced. Any other 'tricks' to quieten it down are only stop-gaps which make it slightly longer before the fan falls to bits!

We can't hand out magic potions.

If you suspect the noise might not be the fan, open the system case, turn the PC on and check.

Member Avatar for LoafOfBread34

Im going to hijack this topic. I recently was in my case while it was running, and hit my fan (case fan not cpu) with my finger. Now it is very loud. I think I hit it off of its ball bearnings or somthing. Is there any way to take off the fan blade or somthing of that sort?

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Please don't hijack topics.

Please note that your question has already been answered. New fans are cheap and it's not worth the effort of trying to get old ones working again! You'll find that the same sentiments have been expressed by numerous people in other similar topics.

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When someone asks a question I am sure they are SMART enough to know to REPLACE the blades without a smart aleck giving this answer! Why does the public INSIST on being this way? Why not be helpful WHICH IS WHAT THESE FORUMS are for !!!!! TRY being helpful or DO NOT HELP AT ALL!!! This world is full enough of people like YOU!!!!

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such anger

FOR SURE1 I hate ignorance and smart alecks.
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Well I suppose you COULD say that however I would expect people ask question to get a serious answer and when others submist stupid ignorant replies it is a waste of time and effort. I hate wasting MY time, what about YOU???
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I would expect people ask question to get a serious answer and when others submist stupid ignorant replies it is a waste of time and effort. I hate wasting MY time when I need help, what about YOU???
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like the time you are wasting now !lol

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