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"John" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:...
> Dell are uplifting my machine next week.
>
> After doing all their 'tests' they say it's the CPU fan at fault.
>
> I'd agree. I think part of the problem is that the green shround is
> touching
> the heatsink and this may be what's causing part of the noise.
>
>
> Either way, there's no getting away from the fact that the CPU fan is VERY
> noisy with changing pitches.
>
> CPU fan:
> Model: AFC 091 2DE
>
> Part number: P2780
Got my PC back today. Very quick turnaround (less than 5 working days).
And it is DEAD quiet! I'm very pleased wih it now.
The engineer's report simply says "Replaced processor fan".
I'm amazed at the difference.
"John" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:...
> Dell are uplifting my machine next week.
>
> After doing all their 'tests' they say it's the CPU fan at fault.
>
> I'd agree. I think part of the problem is that the green shround is
> touching
> the heatsink and this may be what's causing part of the noise.
>
>
> Either way, there's no getting away from the fact that the CPU fan is VERY
> noisy with changing pitches.
>
> CPU fan:
> Model: AFC 091 2DE
>
> Part number: P2780
Got my PC back today. Very quick turnaround (less than 5 working days).
And it is DEAD quiet! I'm very pleased wih it now.
The engineer's report simply says "Replaced processor fan".
I'm amazed at the difference.