unexplained ticking noise from my avalon unit - page 2.

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Quote from: tarui on August 05, 2013, 01:27:04 PM

Quote from: MiningBuddy on August 05, 2013, 01:24:06 PM

From the video I would say that definitely sounds like a metallic object hitting a fan. It's weird how its so intermittent though, I would have thought if something was fouling the fan it would happen more often though.
I would have another good look around the inside and try and find that loose nut/bolt, you don't want it coming loose and falling on anything conductive Shocked

if i want to dismantle it for a thorough inspection, what do i need to take note of?

Careful you don't drop anymore of those little nuts into your case, they are a pain in the ass Cheesy

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Also before you do take it apart, try turning it off and giving the case a little shake to see if you can hear anything loose inside.

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Quote from: MiningBuddy on August 05, 2013, 01:24:06 PM

From the video I would say that definitely sounds like a metallic object hitting a fan. It's weird how its so intermittent though, I would have thought if something was fouling the fan it would happen more often though.
I would have another good look around the inside and try and find that loose nut/bolt, you don't want it coming loose and falling on anything conductive Shocked

if i want to dismantle it for a thorough inspection, what do i need to take note of?

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From the video I would say that definitely sounds like a metallic object hitting a fan. It's weird how its so intermittent though, I would have thought if something was fouling the fan it would happen more often though.
I would have another good look around the inside and try and find that loose nut/bolt, you don't want it coming loose and falling on anything conductive Shocked

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decided to start a new topic, maybe it's more appropriate.

just noticed there's a ticking noise probably near the top of the avalon b1 unit. (where PSU is at the top but it's placed outside)

it's a ticking noise, like if you drop a screw on the aluminium body. happens once every 1-2mins. cant hear it while it is on load, not sure if it's there or i cant hear it.
but it's definitely there during idle.

i've spent 2-3hrs looking and any loose screws, wires, fans,etc nothing seems to be out of the ordinary.

though i seem to be missing 1 of the nuts from the casing when i was dismantling it but the noise happened before i lost it.

http://youtu.be/m5VXSCVYoi4?t=45s

recording of the noise.

happens around 47sec mark.

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