blackbird9 Jan 13, 2026 #26 Funny noises usually means it's gone, but you could try vacuuming the dust out first, that might be enough if you're lucky.
Funny noises usually means it's gone, but you could try vacuuming the dust out first, that might be enough if you're lucky.
R ralphbsz Jan 14, 2026 #27 Dust stuck in the fan can cause noises, but usually, noise is a sign of worn out fan. 128 degrees C is definitely way to high for most chips. At that point, you really need to worry about damage. And brown/yellow spots on the PC board.
Dust stuck in the fan can cause noises, but usually, noise is a sign of worn out fan. 128 degrees C is definitely way to high for most chips. At that point, you really need to worry about damage. And brown/yellow spots on the PC board.
