what if a bug gets stuck in your fan???? - Tilted Forum Project - TFP - Sexuality, Philosophy and Political Discussion

pokethebody · 10-17-2005, 02:56 AM

a bug got stuck in my intake fan im wondering if that might do some damige..... buzzzzzzzz-- thats 3

dlish · 10-17-2005, 04:01 AM

ive found a few pulverised bugs in my fans over the years..would probably only do damage if it was some massive bug that managed to stop the fan blades from turning. then it would probably make ure computer overheat and turn off

macmanmike6100 · 10-17-2005, 05:51 AM

smart to clean out any remains, as well, since the guts could, in theory, cause a connection between two things that otherwise wouldn't be

AquaFox · 10-17-2005, 03:28 PM

i've had something buzzing in my laptop fan for months, it's starting to really make me mad... i cant see it or get it out, but if i shove something though the holes and push the fan upwards slightly, it quiets down to a normal level.... i made a makeshift thing to push the fan upwards when i'm using it on hard surfaces.... i dont know how to take the computer apart wihtout breakign it nore do i want to seperate with it to get it repaired!

pokethebody · 10-25-2005, 07:34 PM

thx guys now that i think about it it cant realy cause any damige

noodle · 10-25-2005, 07:38 PM

Dude. I have no suggestions, but that was the funniest thread header I've seen in weeks!

Thanks for the laugh, even though it's not funny.

Lucifer · 10-25-2005, 08:43 PM

I make it a point to vaccuum out my fans every month. Especially that bottom mounted intake fan in my laptop. Seems designed to suck in dust.

flat5 · 10-26-2005, 05:17 AM

Hire a programmer to remove the bug.

sashime76 · 10-26-2005, 06:46 AM

Lucky for me, I have a compressor at home and at work. I periodically remove the panel and use the air hose to dust the computer inside & out. I think a household vacuum will work for the bug issue.

I have yet to have a bug stuck in my PC, perhaps it's time you fumigated your house?

flat5 · 10-27-2005, 07:43 AM

Well...here is a bug from a computer. Removed in 1945 or 1947.

http://s1.simpload.com/10274360d8e7c9492.jpg

10-17-2005, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
pokethebody Banned Join Date: Oct 2005	what if a bug gets stuck in your fan???? a bug got stuck in my intake fan im wondering if that might do some damige..... buzzzzzzzz-- thats 3

10-17-2005, 04:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia/UAE	ive found a few pulverised bugs in my fans over the years..would probably only do damage if it was some massive bug that managed to stop the fan blades from turning. then it would probably make ure computer overheat and turn off __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere "Romance is never having to apologize for getting it in her hair" - World's King

10-17-2005, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
AquaFox WaterDog Join Date: Nov 2004	i've had something buzzing in my laptop fan for months, it's starting to really make me mad... i cant see it or get it out, but if i shove something though the holes and push the fan upwards slightly, it quiets down to a normal level.... i made a makeshift thing to push the fan upwards when i'm using it on hard surfaces.... i dont know how to take the computer apart wihtout breakign it nore do i want to seperate with it to get it repaired! __________________ ...AquaFox...

10-25-2005, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
noodle The Nexus One Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: teetering on the lip of the box	Dude. I have no suggestions, but that was the funniest thread header I've seen in weeks! Thanks for the laugh, even though it's not funny. __________________ Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. ~ House You don't have to be noisy to be effective. ~~ Philip Crosby

10-25-2005, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lucifer is Engaged! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nova Scotia	I make it a point to vaccuum out my fans every month. Especially that bottom mounted intake fan in my laptop. Seems designed to suck in dust. __________________ Now there's a fire down below, but it's coming' up here, Leave everything you know, carry only what you fear, On the road the sun is sinking low, there's bodies hangin' in the trees, This is what will be, this is what will be.

10-17-2005, 05:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tri-state.	smart to clean out any remains, as well, since the guts could, in theory, cause a connection between two things that otherwise wouldn't be

10-25-2005, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
pokethebody Banned Join Date: Oct 2005	thx guys now that i think about it it cant realy cause any damige

10-26-2005, 05:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
flat5 Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Amsterdam, NL	Hire a programmer to remove the bug.

10-26-2005, 06:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hoosier State	Lucky for me, I have a compressor at home and at work. I periodically remove the panel and use the air hose to dust the computer inside & out. I think a household vacuum will work for the bug issue. I have yet to have a bug stuck in my PC, perhaps it's time you fumigated your house?

10-27-2005, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
flat5 Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Amsterdam, NL	Well...here is a bug from a computer. Removed in 1945 or 1947. http://s1.simpload.com/10274360d8e7c9492.jpg