![]() ![]() The heat pipe usually snaps or screws into the fan assembly. Many notebook fans are connected to the heat pipe, a thin silver- or copper-colored tube that draws heat off of the processor or graphics chip. It might take a little finesse to work the fan loose, because it’s generally a tight fit in there. Again, the user’s guide or online videos are a great help. Each system is different, but you’ll probably need to unscrew a frame that holds the fan in place, and then undo some screws holding the fan to the frame. Once you have the new fan in hand (and are sure it’s the right one), you can take out the old fan. The replacement should cost anywhere from $5 to $20. Use your favorite search engine and type in the model number and “cooling fan.” Chances are that even for a five- or six-year-old computer, there will be fans available from eBay or the odd vendor. Optionally, or additionally, you can try sucking things out with a canister vacuum cleaner.īefore going further, write down the model number of the fan and go online to find a replacement fan. You might want to put on a dust mask or have a vacuum cleaner running, because there can be a disgusting amount of dust. Insert the plastic straw from a can of compressed air into each vent and blow out all the dust that you can. There could be two or three vents, so search thoroughly. If your system is making a whirring or grinding noise or is overheating, this repair is for you.īefore you do anything else, find the place(s) where fresh air comes in and hot air escapes-usually one or more slotted grilles on the side or bottom of the system. More often than not, the fans get clogged with dust, debris and dirt, which can make them noisy and lower their efficiency. My laptop has a single cooling fan, although many systems, particularly larger gaming and entertainment systems, have two or more fans to circulate air over the processor, graphics hardware and hard drive. It’s not a hard repair to do, though, and if you’re lucky you may not need to replace the fan at all. A noisy or non-functional cooling fan is not only annoying but doesn’t bring enough cooling air into the case, potentially causing the notebook to overheat and damage the electronics inside. ![]()
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