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Originally Posted by Scuttler

usually they're Kaput

doddle to change.....four screws and plug into p/s or m/b


EDIT: Bear in mind there are two and sometimes three fans. CPU fan is mounted on the processor main fan is at the back of the PC.

EDIT 2: Try this. PC Repair Guide: How To Install or Replace a Cooling Fan - ACME HOW TO.com

Thanks
I've opened up the side and hoovered in and around everywhere and it is now making a noise and draft again
Tomorrow I'll see if I can work out what I need to replace and look at that link. I wouldn't hold much hope for me doing this though "Always wear a static electricity discharge strap when working with your PC's components "

Originally Posted by Scubee

Changing the fan is easy peasy.... i managed to do it

The hardestbit was finding the right fan to replace the original one with.

Right, you're coming round then

Originally Posted by Venus

stop pushing the off switch

my old lap top used to do this because i used to sit using it in bed and the duvet would block the fan
but, that isn't happening to your desktop in your living room
unless you are now using in bed

You sussed me out. YD is just soooo stimulating and pornographic these days I wanted to read it in bed
And talking of bed! That's where you should be young lady !