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    dv2000 fan pulsing problem

    Discussion in 'HP' started by xenobiotic, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. xenobiotic

    xenobiotic Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I've had this laptop for a few months now, no complaints for the most part.

    But every once in a while the fan will kick way up for a second then drop back down for a second and continue this cycle repeatedly for a minute or so.

    I assume it's because the laptop is overheating, but why doesn't it just stay on 'high' instead of pulsing like this? Is there anyway to adjust this?
     
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Update your BIOS. This will change the fan algorithm

    Theres no way to tweak the fan speed as it is hard coded into the BIOS.
     
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    xenobiotic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you assuming that a bios update will fix the problem? Or is it a known problem?

    Also, where do I go to get a bios update?
     
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    I cant guarantee that it will fix your problem but it will change how the fan works. Its not really classified as a problem.

    go to www.hp.com driver and support page, type in your serial number and go to the driver page
     
    flipfire, Jun 21, 2008
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