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Solved R1+ making noise when starting up

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Dylan Zilifian, Aug 5, 2017.

  1. Dylan Zilifian

    Dylan Zilifian New Member

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    So whenever I start up the printer it makes a noise and I can't tell what it is. I don't think its a fan because I've already checked them (including the one under the printer). When it ends the sound slowly goes away(like a pulse of the sound). It hasn't affected any of my prints so far but I would like to get it fixed. I have no clue what it is so maybe someone could help me!:)

     
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    Sure sounds like a fan.
    Check the one on the bottom (under the printer) and the one inside the power supply (under the printer).
     
  3. Dylan Zilifian

    Dylan Zilifian New Member

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    Will look after this current print finishes. Its a 30 hr print so its going to take a while. Thanks!
     
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    Kilrah Well-Known Member

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    Fan with shot bearing / dry bushing.
     
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    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    Agreed. Fan for sure.
     
  6. Dylan Zilifian

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    It was the fan in the power supply. Is there any place I could get that same 14v fan? checked E3D and they didn't seem to have the same one. Also just lubed it up for now and its a lot more quiet. Thanks!
     
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    If it is the fan inside the power supply -- no clue. It is almost as easy to just get a replacement supply.
     
  8. Dylan Zilifian

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    Okay thank you! Probably wont buy one unless I really need to.:D
     
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