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    fan noise normal on AA1?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rpeters83, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. rpeters83

    rpeters83 Notebook Consultant

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    are AA1 owners able to hear the fan on their netbooks? mine isn't loud and doesn't change when the netbook is tilted, but curious if they're SUPPOSED to be silent. i don't mind the sound personally, just sounds like a tiny motor spinning in a quiet room - no clicking or anything like that. thanks.
     
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    markhedder Notebook Deity

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    The fan normally goes on sometimes for no reason, even when temperatures are low. This can be fixed.

    http://www.computentsystems.de/aceraspireonefancontrol/

    Download the fan control to set the fan to go on only when temperatures exceed a certain amount. Set it to 72C on, 67C off.
     
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    rpeters83 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks, but is it normal to hear the motor spinning? it doesnt sound as loud as those i hear on youtube, but i don't know if these things should be SILENT or not. thanks.
     
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    markhedder Notebook Deity

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    They should be silent, every other netbook is with the same specs, but Acers aren't because the fan goes on even when temperatures are low, which is a mistake on Acer's part imo. The fan control should correct Acers mistake.
     
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    given the size of the fan and that it is a sunon, don't expect it to be silent.
     
    goofball, Feb 17, 2009
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