Bought 2nd hand Laptop with SDD drive but the Fan is Running Constantly!

Trains

It is Windows 10.

I thought having a SDD instead of a HDD meant i would have a quiet machine!

The fan is noisy, distracting and always going without a break.

Is something wrong?

Cisco001

Open service bay to check if there is any dust.

Consider remove existing thermal paste and re-apply new

Carrot007

WEll having an SSD does not remove the fan.


Model/CPU would be a start and is it also bad at idle. ("my" laptop fan runs constantly on the screen saver for instance (no good reason either, work laptop so nothing I can do! (except never let it go active!))).


Could be clogged up with dust and struggling to cool. How accessable is it?


Also have you made sure there are clear paths to all the cooling vents. Which could even be on th bottom (what is is sitting on?).


And also the weather! I'm at 36 in my office room, does not help!

Cisco001

Carrot007 wrote: »

WEll having an SSD does not remove the fan.


Model/CPU would be a start and is it also bad at idle. ("my" laptop fan runs constantly on the screen saver for instance (no good reason either, work laptop so nothing I can do! (except never let it go active!))).


Could be clogged up with dust and struggling to cool. How accessable is it?


Also have you made sure there are clear paths to all the cooling vents. Which could even be on th bottom (what is is sitting on?).


And also the weather! I'm at 36 in my office room, does not help!

36 degree!
That's hot!

Trains

Thankyou for all the replies.

Yes the fan runs when idle.

Supposed to be a brand new SSD.

Compaq 610 Laptop, Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 2.0Ghz, 3GB, 240GB SSD, WIndows 10 Pro


Quote:
This laptop is in fully working condition and has had a brand new SSD drive installed, with a clean installation of Windows.

Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 2.0Ghz
3GB Memory
240GB SSD (Brand New Drive)
Webcam
Card Reader
Wireless
15.6" Screen
Windows 10 Professional

*Includes Power adaptor

Trains

Vents appear clear, and not obstructed.

Laptop base is Very Hot!!

poppellerant

Use HWMonitor to check the CPU temperature. Although fans may appear clear from the outside, you are more likely to get blockages behind the fins of the heatsink inside the laptop.

Just because you have an SSD drive, it doesn't automatically mean your computer should run stone cold. SSDs generate heat too, although not (usually) as much as hard drives.

poppellerant

I have just checked Youtube and found this video which tells you how to disassemble the laptop to clean the heatsink. It is practically identical to a laptop I have. I would say that if you don't have experience or confidence in doing this, ask a techie friend before taking it to a store.

grumpycrab

Manual here :-http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01787889
On page 23 it shows the vents. Use a hand vacuum (and eyes) on the vents (take care).
Next take temp (see above post).
If its still in warraty - get it fixed.

grumpycrab

poppellerant wrote: »

video which tells you how to disassemble the laptop to clean the heatsink.

Looks like you will be able to see the fan without taking the keyboard ribbon cable out (I hate laptop ribbon cables...).

Trains

Thankyou for replying.

How do i post the CPUID data, please?