technomate 5402 m2...odd sounds

[rockero]

hi all
theres something odd going on with my 5402 m2 box
when I switch on from standby it makes these strange mechanical sounds
similar to a CD or old video cassette tray opening
have any other owners experienced this
ive had the box for around 5 or 6 years now and had no problems with it
it still works fine
any feedback would be much appreciated

cheers to all
rockero

[holmroad]

Do you have a PVR attached mate?

[digicon]

Sounds like the Internal Fan clogged with dust either clean and add a drop of oil or switch it off completely in the main menu, It wont do any harm to the box if switched off

[Barney]

Very common fault the internal Fan is possibly failing you did very well 5 or 6 years mine went after about 1-2 years
try clean it with cotton buds which will not do any harm ,
you can disable the fan in Menu- System Settings - Front Display Settings or OSD Settings i cant remember which but you will be able to disable the fan from there IT MAY HELP But its Definite your internal Fan causing the noise on boot up .
cheers !

[satwyn]

does the 5402 have a fan ?

[digicon]

The M1 & M2 have the M3 does not

[rockero]

thank you for all the feedback...much appreciated
ive never had an external drive attached so I will try the easier option for me if its the fan
I shall have a bash in settings tomorrow to disable it before tinkering with screwdrivers and cotton buds
me and taking electrical things apart normally don't end well
thanks to all...shall let you know how I get on tomorrow

[rockero]

fantastic...all sorted with system settings...front display settings...fan control off
will I have to get prepared for the same happening again
anyway I would just like to thank this great site for being here to help people like me who are not very sat savvy
cheers to all:hurray: