[wplug] laptop fan humming?

[Zach]

On 12/17/05, Ben Beige <dariuscardren at gmail.com> wrote:
> Depends, you want a hardware project, or do you have a hardware
> warenty? sounds like a bad fan berring... if you want to replace it
> you could:
> A: Call Dell, and try and get a replacementfan ordred
> or
> B: Take your laptop apart, mesure and try and find the component on
> your own through radio schack or other electronic suplier

Hi Ben,

I bought it used and it is about 5 years old so I don't think it is
under warranty. If the fan dies completely is that really bad for my
laptop? The noise is becoming highly irritating. When I listen to
music I hear that grating/humming in the background. I've never taken
this machine apart (or any laptop for that matter) so do I just need
to take off all the screws? Is it possible shooting compressed air in
there where the fan blades are could help?

Zach