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    my fan is going nuts!!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by just_geek, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. just_geek

    just_geek Notebook Guru

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    Don know if got been posted before,my laptop recently became noisy under the fan,it kept on making noise like spinning very vigorously...is it something wrong with the fan?thanks......
     
    just_geek, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    It would help more detail. What kind of laptop? Noisy fans are due to :

    1. Dirty Fans.
    2. Clogged grill.
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 27, 2009
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    ECyde Notebook Consultant

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    Also, hows your temps?
     
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    just_geek Notebook Guru

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    Acer aspire 4925...the temp i never check it....it sometimes noisy sometimes quiet....checking the temp can use speedfan?
     
    just_geek, Feb 28, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Use HWmonitor
     
    flipfire, Feb 28, 2009
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