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    Is There A Way To Force The Vostro 1500 Fan On?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Daxs, Sep 26, 2007.

  1. Daxs

    Daxs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I noticed it doesn't turn on till higher maybe 45-50C, I'd like it to run 35-40C. It Does get a bit hot
     
    Daxs, Sep 26, 2007
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    Just powered mine up for the first time today. I love it. The Dell Wireless card picked up the signal on our Dllink DIR-655 router and the connection is faster than the one on the computer wired into the router.

    IS
     
    JWBlue, Sep 26, 2007
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    powerpack, Sep 26, 2007
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    Thanks Works Like A Charm Since Inspirons are Like Vostros :p
     
    Daxs, Sep 26, 2007
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    fan might be the weakest link in a laptop, so it's better to keep it not busy.
     
    vostro1400user, Sep 26, 2007
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    Until you try it don't get smart, Vostros are newer than some of these, and how different do you think they really are? One of them seems to work on 3 different lines Of Dells and is before Vostro so give it a shot. If you go thru life following all directions no way to live. Also capital P does not work as well as lower case p, it is case sensitive, :p or :p see? :)
     
    powerpack, Sep 26, 2007
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    Well which one of those links do you recommend?
     
    GWT, Sep 27, 2007
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    I don't have a Vostro 1500 so no way I could recommend. I do have a Inspiron 7500 and I have one forgot the name have not used for 1 year. Also I used a program called "Rain" to keep the CPU cool, I also used hacked video drivers. You Dell guy's have so much stuff out there to play with, go start having fun!
     
    powerpack, Sep 27, 2007
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    For a non-invasive solution, I would recommend a set of these:

    http://postworx.com/

    I've been using a set of snapballs on mine for the last 6 months or so. I definitely notice the fan coming on less.
     
    GWT, Sep 27, 2007
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