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    Sony Z laptop fan noise

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by boxsters2010, Mar 19, 2010.

  1. boxsters2010

    boxsters2010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the Z820D and the fan noise is loud even on STAMINA mode with the SILENT power profile in use. It is louder than any laptops I've owned so far so I'm a little concerned right now. I'm not sure if i should take it to a sony store and have them look at it to see if the fan noise is normal. Comments or suggestions is appreciated. Thanks
     
    boxsters2010, Mar 19, 2010
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  2. boxsters2010

    boxsters2010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    anybody else here who owns the z series experience the same problem?
     
    boxsters2010, Mar 20, 2010
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  3. Michael Cuthbert

    Michael Cuthbert Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes. Haven't found a good solution yet, but there are other Sony Z Fan Noise threads, so I'm still looking. Haven't found undervolting to be the answer yet.
     
    Michael Cuthbert, Jul 11, 2010
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  4. shurcooL

    shurcooL Notebook Deity

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    Did u get the laptop just recently?

    If not, was the fan noise less bad before?
     
    shurcooL, Jul 11, 2010
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    Carmien Notebook Guru

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    I've had a z555 and never had the problem you're describing. Is there a temperature issue? Might be worth taking thermal measurements?
     
    Carmien, Jul 11, 2010
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    Make sure the air intakes aren't clogged up. That will make the fans work overtime to push the same amount of air.
     
    arth1, Jul 12, 2010
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    Jschrader50 Newbie

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    i just bought a new 1290x and my fan is real quiet even on performance
     
    Jschrader50, Jul 12, 2010
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