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R. L. Samuell wrote:
> 
> I bought a Packard Bell Pentium 75 (Model AXCEL 467CD) about two
> years ago.  It performs a number of functions that necessitate its
> being ON all the time.  At night, I use a power management feature
> to turn off the monitor, but I do not use CPU power management.
> 
> Recently in the morning after the house has cooled down over night,
> I have observed what appears to be bearing noise in a fan located
> at the back of the PC.  After an hour or so, the noise level of the
> unit returns to normal.  This has occurred several times over the
> past two weeks.  Also, I discovered several months ago when I turned
> the PC off and left it off overnight that I had bearing noise in the
> same fan unit when I powered up but since the PC is seldom OFF it
> did not concern me at the time.
> 
> I have seen comments in the past in USENET forums that PB PCs
> are not easily worked on for other than upgrade-type tasks.  My
> experience working inside PCs includes only doing CPU, memory,
> and disk upgrades and installing PC cards.
> 
> Now, several questions:
> 
> Can I or should I replace this fan myself?
> 
> If so, will I have to order a part from Packard Bell (if that is
> even possible for non-business customers) or can I find a suitable
> replacement at an electronic supply house?  If the latter, does
> anyone have any recommendations via mail-order or locally in the
> Atlanta, Georgia metro area?
> 
> If I cannot or should not repair this myself, can someone
> recommend a local Atlanta facility that could do the work perhaps
> while I wait?  I would hope that this can be done without the loss
> of the PC for any significant amount of time.  Even better, does
> anyone have any experience with on-site service for Packard Bell
> PCs either by PB or an independent?  Any Atlanta recommendations?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any info on this matter and the numbers of
> any local Atlanta contacts that might be able to help.
> 
> R L SamuellOpen the power supply and get the fan out (4 screws). The fan should
be connected to the power supply by a plug (not soldered). pull it out.
as even packard bell has to use custom parts (see fan) you should easily
get a replacement around your's. beware of the orientation of the plug 
and the blowing direction of the fan. (out of the case !)
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I THINK I'M GOING SLIGHTLY MAD ...

zyx@crl.com (R. L. Samuell) wrote:
 
>Now, several questions:

>Can I or should I replace this fan myself?

>R L Samuell

First, if it is a fan problem, fix it quick.
Second, be sure it is the fan in the power supply or where ever
Packard Bell chose to put it.  These large fans are generally very
reliable.  But there are some Pentium fans with sleeve bearings that
intermittantly make a very loud noise.  You are going to need to run
the computer with the covers off while it is making the noise to be
sure you are replacing the correct fan.  Have fun.

John
jcmangum@mindspring.com