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Why is my laptop fan making a crackling sound?
Sounds like a bearing. You’ll need to either lubricate the fan with a good lubricant (WD-40 works, but I recommend something better) or you’ll need to replace the fan. If you’re confident about replacing the fan yourself, and if you can find a replacement fan, they are inexpensive.
Why do I hear rattling inside my laptop?
When there’s a large build-up of dust inside your laptop or desktop computer, this could block the fan from working properly and even break down. This creates the clunky or rattling noises that you hear from the fan. Dust could also trap heat, which makes it harder to cool your computer.
Why does my computer make a crackling noise?
Crackling, popping, and other sound problems can occur for a variety of reasons. You may be able to fix the problem by adjusting your audio device settings, updating your sound driver, or pinning down another hardware device that’s interfering.
How do you know if your laptop fan is malfunctioning?
Feel for Air If the laptop is silent and there’s no airflow, the fan maybe broken. If you can hear the fan working hard, but only feel gentle airflow from the vents, the fan may be obstructed, in which case clear the vents with a compressed air blast.
How do I fix the crackling noise on my laptop?
Fix: Laptop Speakers Crackling
- Solution 1: Checking Audio Format.
- Solution 2: Disabling Audio Enhancements and Exclusive mode.
- Solution 3: Checking DPC Latency.
- Solution 4: Disabling third-party programs.
- Solution 5: Installing High Definition Audio Device.
How do you clean laptop fan?
How to clean the vent or fan on a notebook computer.
- Clean the vents with a clean, soft cloth or cotton swab.
- Vacuum the vents with a handheld vac or dusting attachment on a household vacuum cleaner.
- Blow the dust out of the vents using compressed air (available at most computer and electronics stores).
How do I stop the crackling sound on my laptop?
To disable it: 1) Right-click the sound icon at the bottom right corner of your desktop and select Playback devices. 2) Highlight your default audio device, which should have a green tick on its icon, then click Properties. 3) Go to Enhancements tab. Check the box for Disable all enhancements.