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    HP 550 notebook CPU fan always on

    Discussion in 'HP' started by VidKo, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. VidKo

    VidKo Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    Is there a way to stop the fan even in idle mode? It's driving me crazy because it's always running on full speed. I have the latest bios and the bios option "fan always on when plugged in" is disabled. Any ideas?
     
    VidKo, Apr 8, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What is the CPU core temperature?

    If you don't know how to find out; download HWMonitor and that program will be able to tell you.
     
    namaiki, Apr 8, 2009
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    VidKo Notebook Consultant

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    It's between 42-45 degrees celcius. I read it's possible with a bios downgrade...
    My old nx7400 runs at 48 degrees with the fan off and it kicks in at 55 degrees.
     
    VidKo, Apr 8, 2009
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