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    Heating like a hotplate

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by lahi88, Apr 13, 2016.

  1. lahi88

    lahi88 Notebook Guru

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    Dear friends
    I have Dell 15R special edition.
    Windows 10 , core is 3rd gen, 8gb ram,

    I have noticed that my lap is overheat like a hotplate.
    I checked the cpu fan vent is silent. No sound from the fan.

    Does this mean my cooling fan isn't working ?
    But some times I have kept my lap working for 2 hours with heating, but it DID NOT restart one time as a result of heating the processor.
    Plz help
     
    lahi88, Apr 13, 2016
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Your description does suggest that the fan is not working. The CPU should automatically shut down once it reaches around 95C.

    Nonetheless, excess heat is bad for the components and you should get the fan checked / replaced as a matter of urgency.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 13, 2016
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can test the fan by downloading HWinfo. When you run it, choose "sensors only." In the next window you'll notice a little fan icon on the center-bottom. Click it and slide the fan control slider all the way up and select "Set Manual." If the fan works, you'll hear it.

    http://www.hwinfo.com/download.php
     
    kosti, Apr 13, 2016
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