[aclug-L] Re: Fan Sounds Update

[Jeff Vian <jvian10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Carmichael wrote:
> 
> This is an update to my question about fan sounds.
> 
> In this case / bare bones set up the floppy cable was cut as short as could
> be.
> 
> The twisted wires that make the cable a drive "A" cable were very near the
> CPU fan.
> 
> So I pulled the installed cable... and the strange sound stopped!
> 
> It seems that the crossover point was causing acting as a whistle!!
> 

This is nearly the wierdest one i have heard, and congratulations on
solving the problem.

Maybe some of the others your wife told you about can do the same if
they are still having the noise problem. 

Installing a new longer cable that allows you to position it differently
is likely an option as well if you need the floppy.


> Can you say pucker your lips and blow....
> 
> Well changed the cable and the strange 'BUZZING' sound went away...!!!
> 
> Add this one to your list of strange things to check out on your 'PC'
> 
> --David
> 
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