Laptop fan problem (1 Viewer)

[DP+JAY]

Can anyone help with a laptop fan problem?
The fan starts when I switch the laptop on & runs for a few seconds as normal but then goes off & refuses to work again until the computer is re started.
The result is that it overheats & shuts down.
Is there a setting or something to control the fan?

 

[Munchie]

Prolly find it is bunged wiv fluff! Take cover orf it and clean......gently!!!:thumb:

 

[dennismartin]

fan

sounds like the fan has had it mine did the same i bought a usb fan that sits under laptop
(£ 1.99 ) works great as a temp fix

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[DP+JAY]

Prolly find it is bunged wiv fluff! Take cover orf it and clean......gently!!!:thumb:

No it's all clean & anyway it does work on startup

 

[Munchie]

No it's all clean & anyway it does work on startup

Sorry in that case to put it technically……..…...............it's broke!!!oh:

 

[TheBig1]

there is a temperature sensor on the board. sounds like its failed. changing means dismantling the laptop very carefully to install a replacement. beyond the scope of the average diy tinkerer

most manufacturers have appointed/qualified repair centres and cost is not always that bad. wouldnt cost to get a quote and weigh that up against a replacement laptop as costs have dropped

the above presumes that the laptop is beyond its warranty period

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