Laptop Fan Problem

Roland_Flagg

I have an Advent E200 laptop, which I use as a spare laptop.
It's fan is sticking and making a horrible noise.
I don't want to buy a new laptop, so what would be the cost of a new fan, and how easy are they to fit?

Or, seeing that the laptop isn't used that often, could I just take out the fan, and buy a usb stand that is fitted a fans to help cool it?

Thanks.

bod1467

They don't cost much (usually) - a few quid. And they are usually quite easy to fit ... the challenge is in getting access to where the fan is located. Some laptops (like mine - below) make this easy - others require a plethora of tools, patience and regular prayers to your divine presence of choice for any chance of success.

Orangezorki

Don't run the computer without the fan - just don't. Your options are either DIY, just make sure that you replace the thermal compound if you take off the heatsink, and don't break any connectors. Otherwise, sounds like the perfect job for a reliable independent PC repairer.

Strider590

As above, sometimes a simple job, but the cheaper/newer breed of laptops aren't really made with this sort of job in mind.

wary

I had a quote for replacing a fan (parts & labour) and it simply wasn't economically viable, given the value of the laptop at that stage. So I bought an external USB fan pad and it did the job.

Unless you know what you're doing, and assuming you can put up with the noise (or at least have the ability to remove the old one), it may be your best option.

Strider590

The USB powered laptop cooling stands, don't force air into the laptop. But the laptops own fan will sit on or inside a large heatsink, to actively cool the CPU.

What those stands can do is cool the case of the laptop, tricking it into thinking it's cooler than it really is, allowing the CPU to overheat.

Fuzzywuzzy_2

Sorry, I'm new to the forum and don't know how to create a new post.

Does anyone know if a laptop ordered from a catalogue has a longer guarantee than the 12 months quoted?

I've heard that televisions are actually guaranteed for five years, although they don't tell you this.

Any help would be great, thanks.

macman

No they're not. Nor are TV's, unless the retailer or manufacturer specifically offers a five year warranty.
You are confusing the manufacturer's warranty with your rights under SOGA against the retailer, the latter being much more limited.
PS: click on 'new post 'button at top of board to start a new thread.