ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Fan Problem

[Xesh]

This fan has been acting up for awhile now. Occasionally my computer emits this awful groaning sound, and though it's hard to tell, I think it comes from the ATI fan. Just a few minutes ago, the computer crashed, and when I restarted, the Windows opening screen was really distorted. So I let the card cool down a bit and restarted, with the rig on its side so I could observe the fan. The fan started and stoped, slowly, and didn't start spinning normally until I gave it a push with my finger. It booted fine, and Windows informed me that the ATI driver was responsible for the crash.

I can't find any obstructions. Though my case is really dust-ridden, the ATI HSF is clean except for a thin coating on the bottom of the blades. When I spin the fan with the power off, it doesn't glide at all -- is it possible to oil the thing? The system voltages, as reported in the BIOS screen, are within range. I can't think of anything else, unless the card or the fan is dying. Help!!

 

[ElFenix]

probably dirt in the bearing.

 

[Xesh]

How can I clean it out?

 

[fliguy84]

it would be very hard since the dust is microscopic. i suggest buying a new aftermarket cooler like the AC series.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Xesh
This fan has been acting up for awhile now. Occasionally my computer emits this awful groaning sound, and though it's hard to tell, I think it comes from the ATI fan. Just a few minutes ago, the computer crashed, and when I restarted, the Windows opening screen was really distorted. So I let the card cool down a bit and restarted, with the rig on its side so I could observe the fan. The fan started and stoped, slowly, and didn't start spinning normally until I gave it a push with my finger. It booted fine, and Windows informed me that the ATI driver was responsible for the crash.

I can't find any obstructions. Though my case is really dust-ridden, the ATI HSF is clean except for a thin coating on the bottom of the blades. When I spin the fan with the power off, it doesn't glide at all -- is it possible to oil the thing? The system voltages, as reported in the BIOS screen, are within range. I can't think of anything else, unless the card or the fan is dying. Help!!

I'm in the same boat Xesh, except the AC solutions do not cover my AIW 9800 Pro card, so I'm looking for a "quiet" solution

 

[Snakexor]

zalman?

 

[winr]

My fan was doing that also and have had others make noise or have a hard time starting.

I took the fan assembly off and pulled the fan blade/hub off of the motor shaft.

Then oiled it with Radio Shack small motor oil, it comes in a clear vial almost like a writing pen.

I have also used oil out of the little tin cans, as long as it is thin oil.

Mine all ran ok after that.