Squeaking Noise coming from G5

Just a few weeks ago I noticed a small constant squeaking noise coming from my G5. I don't know quite what it is but it is annoying and I am concerned. Could be the hardrive or the fan? It goes "ee ee ee" about every second. Any ideas what it is and how to stop it? I would think a hard-drive spins to fast for that.

Is it the beeps?
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