It can be hard to know when a computer is experiencing problems. Fortunately there are some telltale signs to let you know when repairs or replacement are required. In addition to more obvious symptoms like slow performance or frequent computer crashes, the sounds your computer makes can actually alert you of potential issues.
Hard Drive Death Rattle
One of the worst sounds you can hear, the hard drive makes certain sounds when it goes bad. From clunks to clicks, sounds from the hard drive are never a good thing. If you can still access your files and your hard drive is making a significant amount of noise, you need to back up your files immediately. Failing to do so can result in permanent loss of files when your hard drive crashes. Although recovery might be possible, you may not regain access to everything and this process can be expensive.
Fan Noises
Occasionally you’ll hear the fan of your computer hum and whir. This sound is totally normal and means your computer’s fan is doing its job to keep your operating system cool. This is important as too much heat can cause serious problems with your computer.
The fan should switch off after a period of time. If it doesn’t, there might be something wrong with your computer. Having it inspected by a quality computer repair company can help identify and resolve the cause of the issue.
If you notice a repeated ticking sound similar to a bicycle spoke with a baseball card in it coming from your computer, it’s probably a problem with the fan. Check inside your PC for wires or other components that might be coming in contact with the fan blades. Although this noise can be extremely scary to those that aren’t familiar with it, this is usually an easy problem to fix.
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