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    Is my fan broken?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by qsimpson, Aug 20, 2006.

  1. qsimpson

    qsimpson Notebook Evangelist

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    i cant seem to tell when its/if its on when is it supposed to turn on i have been up to 60c and didnt really hear it, that was doing 3 virus/spyware scans. then when it stopped it jumped back down to like 48 or so. does jumping down 12 degrees mean the fan did it? or just from stopping doing those virus scans?
     
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  2. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    you need not worry. I don't think a computer can drop 12 degrees simply by switching off a program. The fans probably did kick in there.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 20, 2006
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Generally, some fans are given instructions on when to turn on depending on the heat. If you NEVER hear the fan, and your notebook is heating up a lot, then it is a sign to worry.
     
    Gautam, Aug 20, 2006
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Your temps are fine. Worry if you are in the 80-90C range and there is no fan noise.
     
    _radditz_, Aug 20, 2006
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