Surface Pro 3 MECHANICAL FAN NOISE DEFECT

[davo_svk]

Hello ! Almost after 2 years my Surface has started making odd mechanical fan noise. Is there any way how to fix it ?
This is my second surface pro 3. First one had this problem too, but right after first boot. This one got this problem after 2 years.
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I tried Vaccum cleaner but it didnt work.
Any solutions please ?? Thank you :crying:

My surface warranty expired months ago.. I have to solve this problem on my own, but i need help :-/

 

[xandros9]

Sounds like something may be physically stuck. What I would do is buy a can of compressed air (specifically for computer dusting, etc.), look up a teardown of the Surface Pro 3 to see where the fans are located and put some bursts of air in there. (not while its turned on though)

I don't think a vacuum is powerful enough btw.

 

[davo_svk]

Compressed air didn't help :unhappy: I tried push air by many ways and , but it looks like there is not any dust. It looks like the fan is unballanced, and when I tilt the device it scratches parts around :crying:

Too bad there is not way how to fix it... Because that mechanical noise is really annoying

 

[xandros9]

I would consider "percussive maintenance" to see if maybe something needs to be popped back into place but that's just me. Can make it worse.

Unfortunately, the way the Surface Pro 3 (and any other Surface) was designed makes it virtually impossible to open up and repair. (which is why I'm not a huge fan of them) The benefit gained is that they're slim and compact but you're not going to easily get inside without breaking the display.

 

[davo_svk]

But still... Surface Pro 1,2,4 and Book has NOT that problem, only Pro 3. And also just some units. Unfortunately I have that problem again on second surface pro 3. Damn :angry:

I hope I'll find a way how to fix it soon.

 

[xandros9]

But still... Surface Pro 1,2,4 and Book has NOT that problem, only Pro 3. And also just some units. Unfortunately I have that problem again on second surface pro 3. Damn :angry:

I hope I'll find a way how to fix it soon.

Well, those models still have a physical fan so that's a potential point of weakness. And even if 3's tend to see it more often, doesn't change that the others may have their own tendencies.