Be very careful trying to take it apart. There are a lot of little bits with wires connected to them that can be torn easily (ie: the cable to the touchpad is a usual issue). Unfortunately it is too late today to call for parts so I will have to call tomorrow (which I will). Once I locate a fan it would be a pretty easy job to swap out. Madison

On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 03:58:33PM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote:

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I might be able to help you, given that it is an emergency. May I suggest thought that for today you are probably okay if the noise just started. That usually happens when the sleeve bearing splits and spins the oil out. The fan will keep spinning for at least a couple of weeks (usuallY). At the very least, as I said, today should be fine, if loud.

I've tried to add a little DW-40 to the mix, and have thrown /several/ explitives in the general direction of Acer. I can't get the laptop apart to see what the actual problem is though.

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You will want to get it fixed ASAP though because it will sieze shortly.

Agreed. I'm worried that it's going to sieze completely, but I also have work that /must/ get done. :/ I'm sure everyone knows that drill!

I have an Acer TM 630 (632? 634? I can't remember). In any case, it's out of warranty (and I wouldn't want to have to deal with Acer or the place I bought it from again anyway).

I tried PCUsed but they won't deal with Acers (i.e. the tech had no idea how to get the case apart either).

emma

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