Summary
Steps to troubleshoot when fans make rattling, knocking, or squealing sounds.
Description
Fan noise on the Intel® NUC Kit including the following:
- Grinding noises when fan spins, like ball bearings going bad
- Knocking and ticking, like a fan blade is hitting something
- Fan squealing
- Loud rattling noise
Resolution
For Intel® NUCs with noisy fans, follow these steps:
- Inspect the fan to check if something is obstructing the fan.
- Try to clean the radiators with compressed air.
- Inspect for signals of physical damage.
Also refer to Fan Issues on Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK.