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    Fans on more often then before?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by talin, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Hello,
    I've had my e1705 for a year now. I notice lately, the last couple months or so, the fans seem to come on far more often then before.
    When I first got it, it was completely silent, only fans coming on occasionally, and during gaming. Besides using newer drivers, I can't think of anything it might be.
    I also recently vacuumed out the vents cause they were kinda full of dust. Any ideas?
     
    talin, Mar 25, 2008
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    If you are confident enough, take out the heatsink and spray it with a can of air.
     
    tumnasgt, Mar 25, 2008
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah that could very well be it. :) I'll give it a try in the next couple days.
    Thanks. :)
     
    talin, Mar 25, 2008
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    Might also be the thermal paste getting old.
     
    millermagic, Mar 25, 2008
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    Updated the BIOS at any point?
     
    SteveJonesy, Mar 25, 2008
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    Yeah I have the latest (A09).
     
    talin, Mar 26, 2008
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    BIOS updates can change the behaviour of the thermal systems (by design, not by mistake ;) )
     
    SteveJonesy, Mar 26, 2008
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