This happened to me just today. Fans started making a loud grinding sound. It’s not the expansion cards or any of the chassis screws or fan screws. I have a presentation next week so I really want to fix this, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!
Side question: Will taking the screws out next to the fan void my warranty?
No warranty is voided taking apart the laptop. Sounds like it is clipping something.
same issue here
i took the cover off and see the fan grinding directly.
most of the time, this laptop sits on my desk. seems like mechanically, it’s not under a lot of strain.
Not that this would solve it for you…but the suggestion seems to apply:
Reach out to Framework Support, they’ll advice you on the next step(s).
i got a replacement fan under warranty!
they have a nice guide and the computer is quiet now.
even if the part wasn’t under warranty, it’s a relatively inexpensive part.