PSU Fan Noisy

[Noxenvon]

So every now and then, in fact somewhat rarely, my PSU fan decides to have a massive hissy fit and starts to make horrendous grinding noises at me. The unit isn't too old, about 2-ish years by now so I'm not sure it's an age related problem.

 

So I ask a somewhat idiotic question. I know it's very much advised against taking apart a PSU because of the bits and bobs inside it being volatile but is there any -safe and tested- method of taking a PSU to pieces just to replace or fix the fan? Or is it a case of "It's busted, get a new one, don't risk blowing yourself up".

 

I'd want to get some more milage out of my PSU before considering a replacement given it's of a good quality (Corsair 80+ Bronze, 750w semi-modular),

[TechMan2175]

3 minutes ago, Noxenvon said:

"It's busted, get a new one, don't risk blowing yourself up".

it is never worth risking your whole system for the maby $50 it would cost to replace the psu 

[The Oddball]

Maybe contact the manufacturer, see if it's still in warranty.

[seon123]

Sounds like it's the old CXM. It has a 5 year warranty. Sleeve bearing fan, so it has probably just died. 

[Noxenvon]

Thanks for all the advice/feedback, I'll see if i can't track down the original box with the serial numbers, and try to get ahold of corsair CS to see if there's anything they can do.

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

prolly just need some oil on the fan, however opening psu's not recommended unless u know what ur doing... it can kill u if u dont know what ur doing :v

[Damascus]

A quick but dirty method is to screw a new fan on the outside and disable the one on the psu.

[Stefan Payne]

1 hour ago, Noxenvon said:

So every now and then, in fact somewhat rarely, my PSU fan decides to have a massive hissy fit and starts to make horrendous grinding noises at me. The unit isn't too old, about 2-ish years by now so I'm not sure it's an age related problem.

What is your PSU??