Power Supply problem?Safety issue

[aniki]

Recently my power supply has been rattling constantly. The rattling is so strong that both the computer and desk are shaking. The system is running cool and fine with the exception of the noise coming from the power supply. Is there a quick fix to this? Or is this a potential hazard?

 

[aniki]

Bump for one my try

 

[rs1089]

i would probably swap out the fan (if its the cause of the rattling) or buy a new power supply. The rattling is 1) probably very annoying and 2) might pose some hazard, though i don't know exactly what. I wouldn't feel comfortable if my case was shaking like crazy.

 

[Powermoloch]

If it is not a hassle for you, just grab a new PSU. Since, the one you have currently might not doing well....or just replace the fan (which I have no knowledge of)

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Shut down the comp. Carefully block the fan from rotating, use something non-conductive. Boot the rig. No more rattle=bad fan. If it's under warrenty, RMA it. If not replace the PSU or change out the fan. If you choose to replace the fan, DO NOT install an under-rated fan. Install a ball bearing fan with the same spec, a good fan. Like a NMB, NIDEC, Delta or Sunnon. Don't use a cheap sleeved bearing fan. That fan lives in a world of heat, it's not a case fan.
Depending on the PSU, some fans use a two pin plug, others have their wires soldered inplace. You might have to cut, splice, solder and heatshrink.

Google, replacing PSU fan. Many tutorials will come up.

...Galvanized