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Old 31-08-09, 05:32 PM   #11 (permalink)
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check to see if the fan spins when first switched on make sure its free from dust or fluff
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Old 31-08-09, 05:39 PM   #12 (permalink)
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no the fan doesnt spin when it is first turned on, it is clear and free from dust e.t.c
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Old 31-08-09, 06:50 PM   #13 (permalink)
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the bios on most laptops will check the fan when first switched on if it doesnt spin it wont boot, but you should get a couple of beeps if your not getting any beep codes then it could be the board
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which board is that mate the motherboard?
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before laptop stopped working did fan seam to be working harder and laptop got warmer than usual
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yea come to think of it the fan was working allot harder what does this mean?
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generally when fan works harder the fan and heat sink needs replacing.
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take of the heat sink and apply some new paste
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