Computer making strange sound

16 years ago

Just lately I'm hearing a really strange sound on my computer - like a squeaky door closing, then sort of a slamming noise.

Is this good, bad or ???

Thanks for any offered opinions!

Suzi

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indy452
16 years ago
Either it haunted or you might have a fan motor going bad.

Sometimes opening up the case while the cpu is unplugged and blowing the excess dust out can help. You need to look into the sounds because it could cause your computer to overheat and fail.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
And even worse if it is not a fan it could be the hard drive starting to fail, some will get weird noises prior to failing. IF that happens your info will be stuck on a dead drive. Any time a pc starts making unusual noise it is time to take a trip to the pc doctor LOL
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grittymitts
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks everyone. I will try blowing the dust off first- if that doesn't work I'll just hafta' shut 'er down; just got a $23,000. hospital bill- anything that isn't a necessitiy goes to the back burner...w-a-a-y back.
Suzi
pfmastin
16 years ago
Hi grittymitts,
This might be too obvious to be of any help, but, do you have AOL? One of the sounds in AOL is when someone leaves your buddy list and it sounds like a squeaky door and a door slamming.
grittymitts
Original Author
16 years ago
Yes, I have AOL. Had a friend send IM then get off line & that seems to be what happens.
Thanks ptmastin!
Suzi
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
Hahahahaa pfmastin you win the prize for that one!
What a great suggestion!
I have never had AOL and had no idea it made that kind of sound, that one is now filed away in my "if you hear strange sounds" memory! LOL

Excellent!

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