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    Inspiron 1520: Change heatsink, fan, or buy notebook cooler

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by RFKFREAK, Nov 29, 2008.

  1. RFKFREAK

    RFKFREAK Newbie

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    So, I spoke with a Dell technician and they told me that the reason my computer was randomly shutting off was because it was overheating and that I needed to replace my heatsink and fan, each costing around $12. I was wondering if buying a notebook cooler might be a better way to go. Any notebook coolers that anyone recommends?

    Finally, does anyone know what a technician would charge to replace a heatsink and fan?

    Oh, and I downloaded a program called speedfan and it gives me the following temperatures on my notebook:

    HD0: 45C
    Temp1: 84C
    Core0: 63C
    Core1: 63C

    Core temperatures moved up while computer was put to heavier use if it makes any difference:

    Core 0: 76C
    Core 1: 74C

    Anyone know if this is normal? Computer isn't working too hard right now.

    If it helps any, I'm in New York City.

    Thanks for any and all help.
     
    RFKFREAK, Nov 29, 2008
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  2. bigdarkmad

    bigdarkmad Notebook Evangelist

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    all temeperatures are high.
    especially Temp1.
    Clear the fan if you can?!
    If the fan is clean, and it still gives you high temperatures, than just pay for the fan and the heatsink.
    If your fan is broken or very old, the notebook cooler will NOT help you.The notebook cooler is just addition to central cooling system.
    Oh and for the heatsink "Arctic Silver" :)
     
    bigdarkmad, Nov 29, 2008
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  3. FatMangosLAWL

    FatMangosLAWL Notebook Evangelist

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    Heatsink and fan are EASY to replace. Just unscrew the bottom cover, unscrew the heatsink and fan, and put the new ones in. It's VERY VERY EASY. Paying someone to do it would be a ripoff. I'd do it for you if I lived close to you. Just make sure you've discharged all your static electricity and that you don't get any of your hand grease on the part that touches the graphics card/processor.
     
    FatMangosLAWL, Nov 29, 2008
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  4. RFKFREAK

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    What should be the temperature ranges be?
     
    RFKFREAK, Nov 29, 2008
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  5. RFKFREAK

    RFKFREAK Newbie

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    Do you know of any tutorial that I might be able to use?
     
    RFKFREAK, Nov 29, 2008
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  6. demonhotrod

    demonhotrod Notebook Evangelist

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    Those temps are very similar to what I get with my 1520.
     
    demonhotrod, Nov 29, 2008
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  7. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Clear the fans...

    My 1520 never ran that hot...
     
    frazell, Nov 29, 2008
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  8. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Nov 29, 2008
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  9. demonhotrod

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    That's the thermal compound stuff that goes over the Processor to reduce heat right? Or do they make actual heatsink's too?
     
    demonhotrod, Nov 30, 2008
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  10. eli2k

    eli2k Notebook Consultant

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    Arctic Silver is the thermal paste that goes between the processor/heatsink to better conduct heat.
     
    eli2k, Dec 2, 2008
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