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    Inspiron 1525 Fan not working?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mel0526, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. mel0526

    mel0526 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I will like to know how to test that the fan on my new notebook work well? It's my first notebook and I think the touchpad become really warm after a while and I don't heard my fan...
    Thanks
    Melanie
     
    mel0526, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Check the CPU, etc temps via HWMonitor and RMClock....
    Have a look at SpeedFan too if you want to play around with the temp sensors.... :)
     
    Andy, Jul 3, 2008
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    jamieuk23 Notebook Geek

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    I got dell out to fx
     
    jamieuk23, Dec 11, 2008
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