Computer issues

[Mel Flynn-10]

Hi,

as some of you might have noticed, I've been absent lately. On a reboot my CPU fan
decided to stop working. I should have a replacement computer in one or two weeks.
Until then, my access is rather limited and without access to BSD.

--
Mel

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[Conrad J. Sabatier]

On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:51:26 -0800 (AKDT)
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> Hi,
>
> as some of you might have noticed, I've been absent lately. On a
> reboot my CPU fan decided to stop working. I should have a
> replacement computer in one or two weeks. Until then, my access is
> rather limited and without access to BSD.

Have you tried opening up the case and dusting off the fan?  This has
happened to me before (I nearly had a heart attack when it did!), and
after opening up the case and dusting off the fan blades, voila!  It
started working again.

I'm a heavy cigarette smoker, so my computer is hardly in the
healthiest environment for it.  Periodic cleaning does help, though.

YMMV, of course.  :-)

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Conrad J. Sabatier
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[Janky Jay, III]

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Hi,

On 04/23/2012 06:53 PM, Conrad J. Sabatier wrote:

> On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:51:26 -0800 (AKDT) [hidden email]
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> as some of you might have noticed, I've been absent lately. On a
>> reboot my CPU fan decided to stop working. I should have a
>> replacement computer in one or two weeks. Until then, my access
>> is rather limited and without access to BSD.
>
> Have you tried opening up the case and dusting off the fan?  This
> has happened to me before (I nearly had a heart attack when it
> did!), and after opening up the case and dusting off the fan
> blades, voila!  It started working again.
>
> I'm a heavy cigarette smoker, so my computer is hardly in the
> healthiest environment for it.  Periodic cleaning does help,
> though.
>
> YMMV, of course.  :-)
>

        That's actually pretty funny. My dad always has the same issue. He
just can't resist chain smoking while on the computer. I've had to
replace numerous parts on his machine due to overheating caused by
dust and other sticky buildup. It really does make a difference to hit
with an air compressor from time to time...

Regards,
Janky Jay, III

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[Steve Wills-2]

> Hi,
>
> as some of you might have noticed, I've been absent lately. On a reboot my
> CPU fan
> decided to stop working. I should have a replacement computer in one or
> two weeks.
> Until then, my access is rather limited and without access to BSD.
>

Glad to hear it's nothing serious, hope you get back up and running soon.
BTW, I've been looking at your patch for testing and it's really great.
I've made a few small tweaks which I can share when you're back online. I
thank you a LOT for saving me from the work and doing such a nice job at
it too!

Thanks,
Steve


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