Laptop Overheating?

[mrnothersan1]

Hi,

I've noticed recently a very high pitched whirring sound coming from inside, sounds like a fan or something going wrong...

I've just looked on HWMonitor and saw this - I take it this isn't normal?

Please let me know what you think?

Thanks.

 

[mrnothersan1]

According to SpeedFan, my CPU fan is currently spinning at around 550 RPM. I believe it should be 2000-3000. Something seems to be up here?

Thanks

 

[FloppyPoppy]

Wow that's warm. Are the air vents and such clear from obstructions and dust?

 

[mrnothersan1]

Wow that's warm. Are the air vents and such clear from obstructions and dust?

Nope, no obstructions or anything as far as I can see.

CPU fan is spinning at 550 RPM instead of 2-3000 though. Laptop is still under warranty. Just wondering where the issue could lie?

Thanks

 

[FloppyPoppy]

Have you changed power options or something causing the fan to run slower to reserve power?

 

[mrnothersan1]

Have you changed power options or something causing the fan to run slower to reserve power?

Nope, haven't changed anything at all. Still using original power pack that came with it

Thanks for your help

 

[drakulton]

I don't think this is anything to worry about. HWmonitor has a lot of issues with reading mainboard temps.

Just google 'HWmonitor high temps' and see how many hits you get.

http://techreport.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=97974

 

[mrnothersan1]

Thanks.

However, the whirring noise is still happening and also the CPU fan is only spinning at 550 RPM which doesn't seem right.

 

[Semple]

Can you adjust the speed in the BIOS settings?

 

[andicole0]

If the fan isn't running at reasonable speed and the laptop is hot try using a vacuum at the exhaust port, some fluff may be caught in the fan.
Otherwise you would need to look inside, but as it is in warranty I might send it back - but that would be a real pain.
Andi.

 

[labcoattech]

Does the laptop feel very hot to the touch?

 

[tres_kun]

If you are going to vacume the fan
Power the laptop off and jam the fan so it doesn't spin
Spinning the fan in those circumstances can break it