I'm experiencing a strange scratching noise whenever I turn on my Asus Vivobook 15 laptop, and it only gets louder if I try to run any programs. I'm not quite sure how to describe the sound, but it's definitely concerning. The laptop is relatively new, and I can provide a video of the noise if needed. Here are the specs: It has a 12th Gen Intel i3-1215 processor and runs on Windows 11, 64-bit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
It sounds like the noise could be coming from the fan or perhaps your hard drive. Since most laptops these days have SSDs, the fan is probably the likely culprit. It could be dirty or the bearings might be failing. You could try cleaning out the vents or using compressed air to see if that helps without needing to open up the laptop.
Checking the fan without taking the laptop apart can be tricky, but you can listen closely to see if the sound changes when you move the laptop or tilt it slightly. Sometimes cleaning out the vents or running a fan diagnostic test can give you more insight.
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