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    P170SM Fan problem.. help

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by heathbm, Apr 26, 2015.

  1. heathbm

    heathbm Newbie

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    Hi I have had this laptop for the past 2 years:

    The fans are constantly on max, I can't even hear speech in movies..
    It does even idling in the desktop.

    i7 4700MQ
    GTX 780M
    16GB DDR3
    1x hdd 1x ssd
     
    heathbm, Apr 26, 2015
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Have you checked your temperatures? Cleaned out the heatsinks? Tried repasting?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 26, 2015
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    heathbm Newbie

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    Also the Turbo LED is always on no matter what.
     
    heathbm, Apr 27, 2015
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  4. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    What are your temps at, it could be doing so for a reason.

    If you have never cleaned it out, following Meakers advice is the first thing you want to do if you haven't.

    You can also try Fn + 1 (not F1) to toggle on/off max fan.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 27, 2015
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    After two years of ownership, the prevailing wisdom here about checking the paste and cleaning out the fans and heat sinks makes sense. Have you checked your temps and tried using the FN + 1 toggle for the fans?
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 29, 2015
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