I bought an HP Compaq nx6320, I used it for 30 minutes and noticed that the fan below does not spin. Is there something wrong? What can i do to check whether the fan is working or not? Is there a setup in BIOS which i can set to fix the problem? Help please.
2007-07-05 15:33:37 · 8 answers · asked by Taki 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
More then likely, it is a thermal controlled fan. When you first turn it on, it probably spins, then cuts off until the unit gets hot. Almost all manufacturers use this technology these days. The only time the fan runs is when extra cooling is needed. It is perfectly normal for a newer laptop to run for 30-45 minutes of normal use w/o the lower fan running. If the laptop DOES hava a problem, it will shut off before overheating.
2007-07-05 15:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fan does not need to spin all the time. The only real setting in bios to change it, is if the bios shows it is in "acoustic mode" the fans are quieter, but your system will run hotter.
"Refreshing" or "flashing" the bios will make sure the latest "best efficiency" RPM vs. temperature is set.
2007-07-05 17:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens alot with Dell Laptops. The fan is no good anymore, you can buy another fan or just simply live with the noise. Since you were able to open up and clean the fan maybe you can troubleshoot the fan and fix the noise, could be jsut a screw loose, or the fan bearing could be gone.
2016-05-19 03:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That girls right..... All fans these days spin when you first turn it on but the computers have internal thermometers if you will and when the tempurature gets above the recommended tempurature the fan is then triggered to spin until the tempurature goes down. All new computers do that it saves the wear and tear on your fans b/c they don't have to spin unless it needs too.
2007-07-05 15:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m an HP Tech, what's the serial number on the machine? On my NX9010, the fan only comes on when the processor tells it to.
2007-07-06 13:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the fan is broke or not properly plug.
BUT:
Don't open anything, you ssaid you have bought it last 30 minutes ago, then go to the store cause it is under warranty. They will change the fan or the unit itself.
2007-07-05 15:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kulaps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fan probably gave out. Or it's just a loose connection. Birng it in and get it checked. Or ckeck it yourself if your up to it.
2007-07-05 15:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate to say it but if i was unsure. i would get a little cocktail straw or something similar and just stick the tip in there.
you can check your bios but i wouldnt go messing azround in there unless you know what your doing.
2007-07-05 15:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by Richard B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋