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Old 11-10-2014, 12:48 PM
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We have a three year old Dell tower that has suddenly developed a knocking sound? Periodically (every 3 or 4 minutes or so). We hear 3 or 4 knocks coming from the tower. Any help?
I heard something similar earlier this year. It was not long that my hard drive died. Better do a back up now.

I know of only one other moving part, the cooling fan. That is not critical (although you do need a good working fan) and easy and cheap to replace.
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