Should I charge or should I not??

[Majestic]

Hi, I know this is a bit of time down the road after you have probably handed the laptop back.

Did you try some FAN controlling software eg Speedfan

Did the bios in the laptop have any fan control / overclocking settings.

Just food for thought?

I tried Speedfan real quickly but it didn't seem to make a difference. Any other suggestions for fan control software? I also have updated the bios. On another forum I read that it's probably just the ball bearing that have gone and that's why it's so loud.. I'm looking for a replacement fan now.

Majestic

 

[Majestic]

**UPDATE** and end of this issue For any techies that come across this themselves.

Well after I received the new heatsink/fan assembly and installing it on the Compaq v2000 laptop I'm happy to say that did solve the issue. While the fan does goes on it's a **LOT** quieter and and at a comfortable (almost inaudible) sound level.

After doing a lot of research on fans etc.. I found that any ball bearing fan over time just gets worn out so if you come across a Grinding sound from a fan on a laptop just know it needs to be changed. The bearings wear over time..

I believe most laptop fans go on a lot more than we realize but when you've got a old/worn one mannn does it get loud!

Well cheers to all for their help.

Majestic

 

[usacvlr]

The Gateway MA3 form factor series have this problem a lot. Tiny little fans running all the time trying to get rid of more heat than they were designed to = early death. The compaq 2000 btw is a piece of crapola and don't be surprised if he calls back at some point and the thing is as dead as a doornail.

 

[usacvlr]

If it gets loud then it's doing it's job... if the bios update is slowing down the fan or forcing it not to come on as frequently then you're just getting rid of one issue in exchange for another.