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    GPU Fan Rattling...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Tapakidney, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. Tapakidney

    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    My GPU fan has been rattling a bit for a while now. It's subtle, but very annoying nonetheless. If I tilt my laptop at a 30 degree angle it stops, but anything less and I can hear it. Does anyone else have this?

    I have already taken the back plate off and looked at it, checked for anything loose, and can-of-aired it. I didn't feel like taking it apart completely, but i guess that will be the next step unless someone has some experience with this or good advice. Thanks!
     
    Tapakidney, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have you notice an increase in the GPU temperatures?

    your laptop is relatively new and I guess is still under warranty. In your shoes I'll get Alienware/Dell to fix it :). Don't take it apart yet as this might void your warranty :)
     
    naton, Jul 27, 2011
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