Westell 9100EM making clattering noises

I have a Westell 9100EM.   For the past 2-3 weeks, it has started to make a clattering noise which happens with regularity every 3-4 minutes.
All my connections work fine, however.
I'm just wondering if this is a sign of a dying modem?
Thanks,
TJ

May be a bad fan.  Anything poking into the modem near its vents?

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