The fan on my work laptop has developed a loud, high-pitched whine. So whenever it kicks on, it sounds like I'm at the

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Sep 18, 2024
10:19:23am

durandal Rampant AI

The fan on my work laptop has developed a loud, high-pitched whine. So whenever it kicks on, it sounds like I'm at the

dentist's office. It's horrible.

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durandal

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The fan on my work laptop has developed a loud, high-pitched whine. So whenever it kicks on, it sounds like I'm at the

durandal Rampant AI

Sep 18, 10:19am

It's clogged more than likely

MacroCougar

Sep 18, 10:24am

Yeah, I'll try and spray some air in there and see if I can dislodge something. If not, IT can deal with it.

durandal

Sep 18, 10:26am

I dealt with that for a year and finally bought a $10 replacement fan and fixed

Sep 18, 10:24am

I'm sure it is. I'd do it if it were my personal computer. I'll just call IT and have them service it.

durandal

Sep 18, 10:25am

I work remotely, so IT would've taken a month.

Sep 18, 10:36am

Like a ute fan when asked about Ryan Smith?

Ragnar Danneskjold

Sep 18, 11:13am

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