How do I fix the cooling fan on my Dell laptop?

Cleaning the air vents on your Dell computer

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Check the air vents on the computer for dust or debris.
3. Use a can of compressed air to remove dust or debris from the air vents, dust filters (if any) and cooling fan fins.

Why is my Dell Inspiron so loud?

If you notice the computer fan running constantly and making an abnormal or loud noise, this might indicate that the computer is not running as efficiently as possible, and/or clogged air vents. It is important to keep dust from accumulating in your computer and ensure adequate ventilation to help reduce heat.

Are laptop fans replaceable?

Apply a thin layer of thermal compound on the CPU, then replace the heat sink and fan. Replace the screws, plug the fan back in, then reassemble the laptop.

How do I fix the fan noise on my laptop?

If your laptop has a noisy fan you can fix it with these six simple steps:

1. Kill processes to keep the fan quiet.
2. Mac users: reset SMC and PRAM.
3. Keep your laptop cool.
4. Clean your laptop.
5. Use software to control your laptop fan speed.
6. Replace your laptop fan.
7. Get an expert to check the noisy laptop fan.

Why is my PC making a whirring noise?

Unexplained whirring is usually due to excessive use of the central processing unit (CPU), which creates heat and noise, and slows down or even stops any programs that you actually want to run.

How do you clean laptop fan?

How to clean the vent or fan on a notebook computer.

1. Clean the vents with a clean, soft cloth or cotton swab.
2. Vacuum the vents with a handheld vac or dusting attachment on a household vacuum cleaner.
3. Blow the dust out of the vents using compressed air (available at most computer and electronics stores).

When should I replace my laptop fan?

The average lifetime of a fan should be around 50,000 hours (read it somewhere long time ago). That’s why most users don’t need to change it during the lifetime of a laptop. 50,000 hours means 5.7 years of continuous operation.

How much does it cost to fix a broken laptop fan?

Machines usually need to be disassembled completely to correctly replace the fan, and it’s also best practice to remove the heatsink from the CPU and redo the thermal paste while you’re in there. Long story short, it’s often $99-150 in labor to perform a fan repair or replacement.