How to Repair Power Supply (PSU) Fan Noise - Step-by-Step Guide
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2021
- In this video i will show you how to take apart your power supply and fully service the noisy FAN STEP By STEP.
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Thank you! My fan is very noisy. I will do this soon! Very well done video!
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Thank you for this guide! I was able to fix my PSU fan issue. I caution for anyone to avoid touching any capacitors while you work on this to avoid a deadly shock.
It's my pleasure, my friend. And yes, please avoid touching the capacitors. If you followed the video, the capacitor should have been discharged. Shorting the pins will drain the caps - it's not deadly, but you'll definitely know what it feels like to get tased by a cop! 🤣
It also helped me cleaning the other side of the fan and testing iff the psu realy made way to mutch noise and not something else
Today I learned this the hard way 😂
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It worked for me! Totally earned the sub
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Will try to do this on my own too. Thank you for sharing your talent.
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Fixed my power supply noise thanks to this video. Thanks, my dude.
It's my pleasure my friend. enjoy your silent PSU :P
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Brilliant video worked a treat 👍
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Had the same PSU in this computer for almost 7 years now and it only just started a couple of days ago. It is now at the point that I can even hear it through my headphones. Will be doing this as soon as I get my next day off.
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Regarding your fan noise, try to do it as soon as possible, to prevent any extra damage to the main shaft of the fan.
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Many thanks for this video!!
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Thank you so much. It works 👍🏻❤️
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thank you that was so useful!!!
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Thank you for making this video. My power supply is extremely loud and I will try this.
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great video thanks! liked & subbed
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Worked, and thanks bro.
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Just cleaned 14 years of dust out of my OCZ600SXS after an intermittent noise became a permanent one. As it was only a small amount, I used bike chain lubricant. It could have been the sheer amount of dust on the fan causing the noise. Thanks for this video. I wouldn't have even attempted this, but you explained everything so well. Life in the old dog yet.
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you should do servicing of PSU once every 3years to keep it going.
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@@uFixTek Already done. Keep up the good work mate.
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Thank you. It really helped and I was able to do it without losing any screws 😂
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jajaja some times we do get left over with few screws, but not all the screws are required.🫠
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Worked🔥
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my psu just got noisy as a diesel engine 😅 i want to fix it like in the video , but I never built a pc i don't know which cable go to each part , so im gonna avoid it and take it to the shop where i bought it , nice job man
much appreciate the feedback, and if you have never opened a PC or built any , i would recommend you to save a headache and take it to the service shop.
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Thanks bro because I am student in Cybersecurity and my power supply was making high noises and it was fixed and i use bike lubricant
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thanks for the video, I've taken mine apart and cleaned the inside, added new oil etc - I was initially planning on swapping the fan as I have 4 case fans spare but the plug was bigger than the original fan, is there a specific fan I need to buy for a PSU or can I get a converter of some sort? so that it fits into the 3 pins on the PSU - I'm hoping that cleaning it will help but it's about 8 years old so a new fan would be the ideal fix, or a completely new PSU
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Regarding your question, you need to measure the fan from one screw hole to opposite in x shape that that in inches is the size of the fan and if not you can get any 12' and use zip tie to hold it, and if your original fan has two wire that is DC 12v and if it has 3 then is dc power step and if it has 4 then it is pwn fan, but most fans are the 12v.
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My fan is starting to make a high pitched noise. I will try this. Hoping the Antec Earthwatts 650w has the same fan. I have two Thermaltake 120mm fans in my case. I took off the label but there is no way to reach the bearing because the housing is molded plastic with no access. I ordered three new ones in case I need one for the PSU. Thank you for this informative video.
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the fans that sealed at the back, those you have to pull real had straight out the fan and it will come out, and goes back in with a pressure, i make a video for those fan.
I have a EVGA G3 1000W with a 130mm fan. Under the sticker of the fan it looks not like yours. It's a sleeve bearing fan, so can i remove the blades and lubricate it from the other side?
🫠Regarding your question, if under stick it doesn't have access then it is a push down blade and you need to pull it up EVENLY from other side and it will POP out with a light force. drop one or two drops of oil and you set to go.
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Any recommendation on the type of heat-resistant lube used? Or just any heat-resistant lube within reason?
for the fan any 3-in one lub will do the job for years no need to go with any crazy lube.
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whats the shorting it bit for? were he puts the tweezers in
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regarding your question: you need to shorten the green cable with any black cable on the 24pin connector, this way it will empty the capacitors inside the PSU so it will be safe to open and touch it. if you don't do it the capacitor will be filled with charge and it will shock you , just like when a cop uses a taser :P
Great video thanks
May I send you a short video to help me identify the noise
Thanks
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funciono perfecto solo que no tenía aceite o lubricante líquido, use grasa, y por ahora todo bien, hasta es incómodo no escuchar ruido jajaja , gracias
ess un placer para poder ayudar, que bueno ya esta calladito, disfruta el silencio 🍻
When you power up the power supply does that count for all power supplys? I have a 'Corsair TX750M, 750W PSU' and I really need to see what is making that noise it's driving my crazy.
Nice guide btw!
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regarding your question: when you power on the PSU it will consume what the motherboard or components require of, if your CPU and HDD and GPU in total pull 400watt then you only consume 400W not the 750W. i always recommend to get 850+ even your GPU CPU need 400W , this way the fan noise of PSU stays low and last longer. but servicing the fan or changing it's a good idea when you pushing the PSU to its max load.
did you use the tweezers from the kit as the shorting tool?
🫠Regarding your question, yes i did and you can use any metallic tweezers.
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For me very loud noise only in a cold start, after one minutes I turn it off and turn in on PC again and noise is gone. Should I replace the fan or do the cleaning?
Also what type of lubricant do you used?
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regarding your question: i recommend you replace the fan or if you want to save service it now else it will be worse and you will end up replacing it, also it will start working at lower RPM and it will result in overheating the PSU. check to see how big is your fan 80mm or 120mm and i can link you a good fan.
Hey there, I have just some 650W psu. Can I simply change the fan? What if I go out and buy a new fan and switch it. Or do PSU's have their own fans configured for their individual use?
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@@uFixTek Thanks man. Will check it out. Anyway, yesterday I changed the grease to my current PSU cooler. and Now I'm noticing that CPU (i7 9700) is getting really hot 80 which makes my Case really hot, because it's AIO is getting hot. I haven't even touched my CPU or it's cooling. Is it possible that PSU is not getting cooled enough and this is causing my CPU to go lava?
the PSU must have a good exhaust fan because it does help to vent the case, it sucks the air out of the case, so its important to clean the PSU fan, therefore yes it can have a effect of CPU cooling.
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@@uFixTek How do you connect a 4 pin fan to the 2 pin header?
Thank you for this amazing video, I did this already 3 times i've learned my lesson and already brought a new fan, my pc is 3-4 years old already, but I always get the same problem, it doesn't start, the CD or DVD rom I think it's called, makes a sound like Brrrrrt and then it's stop sometimes it start the lights and then stop immediately, I have fixed this already 3 times but forgot how exactly, could you help me somehow? 😅 thank you in advance
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regarding your question: i need to know if the CPU fan spins and stops and after how many seconds stops and does it make a loop start. make a short video and send me a link.
I blowed air in my PC to get rid of the dust and now my psu fan sounds like a plain engine. It seems that if I insert a qtip and move it a bit, it stops, but then it makes the noise again. Maybe if I leave it to run more it will stop. What do you think?
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regarding your question: i highly recommend you to replace the fan or clean it. they are 8mm or 12mm fan depending the PSU model. if the fan even stops making noise, that doesn't meat its having the correct RPM and that can result of over heating PSU and damaging it.
@@uFixTek I've read that it's very dangerous to open the PSU, also I have no electrical skills.
The thing is, if I lay the PC case horizontally, it doesn't make any sound. I use the PC for office only, so I don't think it will overheat.
ah if its not a gaming or heavy usage the you more than fine to have it in any position that stops making noise.
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Great video! Very helpful! Quick question. That "hole plug" in the middle of the fan. Is it really necessary? @ 4:43 I lost mine. It flew away and I can't find it, lol... So stupid. :(
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Regarding your question, yes it is very very important, you can power on the fan and you will see that the fan will spin and will try to come out :P
test it out and check and see if the fan stays inside or it does pushes it self out, it will not explode. but you will need the c lock or replace the entire fan.
the fan is 120mm can with two cable, you can get it on amazon two for 14usd or get in aliexpress much cheaper.
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I can't remove that rubber thing it's stuck, what should I do to oil it?
if the rubber is stuck because of over heating of fan then the best you can do is to get a new fan and install it, it is very cheap and easy, if you like send me the fan model and a picture to my email and i send you the correct link.
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Hello. Question for anyone. Maybe i missed it but if I just want to replace my fan. what size is the most common? My noisy fan is about the same size as yours.
Regarding your question, the fan is a 120mm fan two cable.
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@@uFixTek thanks
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Is CRC 5-56 good as a lubricant?
🫠Regarding your question, that is fine just two or 3 drops no more.
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is it okay not to fix the noise? we have the same noise on PSU
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Regarding your question, you can leave it like this with noise, it will lock down over time and then you will have to replace the fan.
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What can i use instead of lubricant?
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Regarding your question, you need some sort of oil my friend nothing can replace a lubricant, i would say kitchen oil but its not recommended.
An anti rust spray like wd40 is good for cleaning and a sewing machine oil Is good to lubricate it, around here we have "singer" oil that can be found very cheap at supermarket and can be used for many purposes.
thats a good option the sewing machine but not recommend you the WD40
😢what do I do if the opening to separate the fan is impossible to get open!
just replace the fan it's easier.
hay this good one thanks you brother
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Great vid. What brand of lubricant was that and can I order it on Amazon?
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regarding your question: the one i highly recommend is this: amzn.to/3vBDToe
Sewing machine or Wahl Clippr Oil works great as well.
@@PapaMav Thanks!!
@@PapaMav Those clippers oils etc that are not viscous enough won't last long there due to centrifuge effect. Do you wanna do this shit every month?
@@uFixTek Same with your lubricant. It didn't look viscous enough like the grease that were previously applied that you destroyed with the towel right there.
It won't last long there due to centrifuge effect. Do you also wanna do this shit every month?
Can you give example(amazon link?) of those grease like thicc oils? People use those things in shafts for a reason you know?
Good video. However, I wonder if the proof of repair is totally convincing : the noise happened when the fan was in downwards position, and tested after repair un upwards position... I suspect the problem was related with the big slack that was obvious, which got probably reduced or removed when repositioning the fixing washer. Worth trying anyway but I would rather recommend changing the fan, knowing a brand new fan typically fails after 2 years, so I wouldn't bet on a refurbished one...
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regarding your question: i do this for living and after servicing the fan, even in its right position or upside down the noise goes away. this is a cheap and rather fun learning thing people can do and save money in process. OR you can replace the fan with a better brand and a quieter fan like Noctua fans. i appreciate you feedback and comments if you have any question or request feel free to ask me anytime. :)
Never had any fan fail on me after just two years..
@@YK-dx4ux I meant "a brand new POWER SUPPLY fan... after 2 years of non stop use'. These fans are low cost ones. Since the PSU fans are typically speed regulated, the MTBF can also depend on the average load. I manage a pack of ~10 PCs and I had the failing PSU fans at least 6 times in the last 6 years. The PSUs and some old HDDs are the weak links. The fact there are videos about this problem shows it clearly happens.
@@bertcuzeau7800 you should buy better PSUs then. Mine typically hold up for many years without failure. I can recommend be quiet and Silverstone
Didn’t you put the fan backwards? Shouldn’t it pull the hot air out?
🫠Regarding your question, any/all PSU always suck the air in and blow to the back where the cable connection is and the power switch.
that is why the air filter in cases are always in front of the fan, because the air has to pass throw the dust mesh.
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Shit, I burned two of those PSU's years ago, it could not handle a gtx 970 while in games... GTA 4 fried one and PUBG fried the other one, on the same day.
ya i always recommend everyone to get a good brand PSU and make sure you get minimum 850watt
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all manufactures say to never open a power supply
no manufacture in any kind likes that anyone open their products. they always encourage to not open!
but that doesn't mean that you can't open and fix your issues, instead of paying a store to do it for you.
again if you worry about high voltage or can't follow steps exactly i highly recommend you, do NOT open it.
You can open PSU, but it will void your warranty. But if the warranty is expired, you can do anything. The thing to concern is high voltage still available in capacitor, so do not open PSU immediately after unplugging as electricity still stored in capacitor, better to wait 15-30 mins before open it, or wear safety equipment like gloves and sandals, don't open with bare hand.
tell that the PC gamers
You can but you shouldn’t it could end badly for you. Only open a psu if you know exactly what you’re doing
Where I can find grease?
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So many ads, I think it played like once a minute
The ads system its based on youtube and the user account, every user on youtube has x amount of add that it should watch every month, it can't go over that x amount. if you haven't see many youtube videos for last week or so, in order to deliver the x amount of ad to user it will start showing more ads. some people only see one or two adds in a video that has lots of ad cuts. youtube premium takes away this.
ACTEC ?!?
yes this is acteck and this applies to any PSU
@@uFixTek just never heard of that brand...Where is it prevalent? What region?
Its a Mexico brand "ACTECK" they make pc parts and stuff, not a great brand but very cheap.
Can’t u just you canned air?
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Isn't it really dangerous to open a PSU? You should probably at least let it discharge for a day before. And shorting two pins doesn't sound great either, especially if you get the wrong ones I suppose.
thank you for the comments, and YES its very dangerous to open the PSU! without any guide, or lack of following instruction. if you or anyone have a slight problem of following instruction then DON"T watch this video. ELSE IT'S TOTALLY safe if you follow the steps i show you in the video.
regarding the shorting the cables, that part its VERY safe you can't harm you self if you make a mistake, the PSU has a OC (over current protection), the worse you can do its damage the PSU but not your self.
as i mention do not touch any other componentes in the PSU!
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Appliances with big caps (microwaves for example) are far more dangerous.
I think 1 hour is enough for big capacitor to discharge, you can also test with multimeter to make sure it safe to work with power supply. And always remember: do not immediately open the power supply after shutting down the PC because capacitor still storage electricity for a while and the voltage is very high can go above 200v and can make you electrocuted.
I replaced the 240v fuse for the broken psu with a 250v fuse available be burnt , but plugged it in and it exploded! So just use the equivalent 250v fuse??
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Regarding your question, you have a short somewhere on the board that is blowing the fuse, look around for a damaged components.