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    Fan Running Constantly!!

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Sircas, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Tecra M3-S336! The Fan Runs Constantly to keep things Cool.

    It's running about half speed most of the time.

    There is sometime three modes.

    1.) Fan is Not on at all =(Just Desktop to Windows & Internet Explorer Open!)
    After First turn-on!
    2.) Fan on Low = multiple Internet Explorer Pages & DVD being Played - Good!
    Most of the Time (Low, Not Hot at all!) Setting-on your Lap or Legs will
    get burn some over time!
    3.) Fan on High = (Window XP Serv Pack 2 - Automatic Updates, Disk - Data Reading)

    Is this usual for a Tecra M3! Or Not!
    I read a Review that the Tecra or Toshibas are prone to Running Hotter!

    It runs lots warmers/louder than my IBM ThinPad T60 (However, Brand New) & my Tecra M3 is 2 years old!

    Any solutions:

    Setting adjustments or Software!
     
    Sircas, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    How old is the notebook, and has it done this since day one, or just recently begun?
     
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    Adaptive Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I know Toshiba's power management software has a silent operation mode, although this used to make my Satellite lock up (but that laptop had lots of issues)...
     
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  4. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    2 years old! I have had it a month! I have used the exact model at work, corporate machines. The Fan came on, but not constant. You could not heard it.

    The Fan just does not shut-off.

    Now, I did just do a Clean Install of XP Pro + the Win updates to XP Pro Serv Pack 2.

    Before the Windows install, Fan did not come on. But no O/S!

    Sircas
     
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    That's probably it! Best way to clean!

    Thanks,

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Oct 17, 2007
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    Some people suggest actually taking the heatsink out and cleaning it by hand. I would simply suggest using a canister of compressed air to spray it out. With the heatsink in your hand, it will be much easier to clear out any dust inside.
     
    Eleison, Oct 18, 2007
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