[CS-FSLUG] Wind tunnel

[Fred A. Miller]

On Thursday 14 July 2005 2:41 am, Nathan T. wrote:
> I've got a problem with my computer, it's a pretty serious problem
> too. After leaving the thing on for an hour or so now that it's summer
> the fan starts going so fast that I can even hear it over my music
> when I'm using headphones. It's pretty loud, don't believe me? Just
> stick your head out the window, that noise you're hearing is my
> computer ;-) .
>
> What are my alternate options for cooling? I don't know if I already
> have ball-bearing fans, but I don't want to spend a whole lot of money
> on something that I won't know will make a difference. I would like a
> sure fire, method of reducing the volume comming out of this thing,
> preferably something that won't put too big of a hole in my pocket.
>
> I hope I get some answers quick, if that fan gets any faster my
> computer might as well have wings and a runway.

If you have a small quite 6" or larger table fan, take off the side panel 
exposing the CUPS, etc. position the table fan to blow directly into that 
area. In the Fall, blow out all the dust, and put the cover back on.

Fred

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