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    Fan on M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by harrish, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. harrish

    harrish Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it just me or does the fan seem to turn on and off consistently?!?

    I remember on my Inspiron 9400 the fan was whisper quiet and only came on momentarily.

    With this XPS it seems as if it turns on at least every 3-5 seconds for little bursts.
     
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    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have never heard short bursts with my fan.. but I know when it is on, because it is very loud.
     
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    Seems like the fan turns on every 30 - 40 seconds at least when it's audible.
     
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    What power setting are you using?
     
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    The fan on my 1530, I really don't notice it that much. ;) :))

    And, when it comes on, it's actually not loud at all (probably why I don't notice the sound) :D

    I also tend to have music blasting in the background, so that could cover up what I'm not hearing ;) :D :p
     
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    harrish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wouldn't say it's extremely loud but it is audible.
     
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    I wouldn't worry about it.. unless it is really annoying you. Try playing around with the power settings. Use high performance when plugged in, and power saver when on battery.
     
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    harrish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm getting the motherboard replaced, keyboard, aluminum trim with touchpad and LCD replaced. So we'll see what happens after all that.
     
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    The USB port on the top-left is not aligned correctly which means I have to push in the flash drives or other USB devices really hard causing the plastic around the usb port to come up a little.

    The left mouse button on the touch pad is slanting inwards.

    The aluminum on the aluminum trim is turning white.

    And the LCD screen has severe back-light bleeding.

    :(
     
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    ...Why don't they just send you a completely new system?
     
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    harrish Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's out of the bloody 21 day return policy I'd do anything for a new system!!!
     
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    Exactly how far out are you? I would think that it would be more cost effective for them to just send you a new one if there is that many defective parts in a single system.
     
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    I think about 30 - 40 days.
     
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    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Turning white? pics?
     
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    I'll try to take some. It's almost like someone rubbed alcohol on certain areas and the brushed finish is burned off. It's noticeable extensively from certain angles.
     
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    the fan will automatic turns on when the CPU temperature get above 60 degree Celsius.

    Google for I8kfanGUI.
     
    *ICE*, Apr 22, 2008
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    I just downloaded I8kfanGUI doesn't seem to give me any control.
     
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    Fans are turning on with temp. 10-12 degrees below 60 degrees C.
     
    harrish, Apr 22, 2008
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