Franz Fellner <alpine.art.de <at> gmail.com> writes: > > James wrote:
> > There may be a generic processor fan you can mount/glue onto the chip > > for cooling. Make sure all other fans are running. Blow out the laptop > > with an air compressor. > > If you really blow out your laptop make sure the fans are fixed. If they > start turning while you blow into them they really can destroy your hardware. > Induction can be really bad ;) If it does not have "diodes" in the circuits for power elements, shunting excess (reverse) power to ground, it's a piece of crap and would most likely die in a few years. It's pretty much routine engineering..... But yes, fans should only get a short burst of air at a time to avoid overspin and mechanical failure. Some may need to be replaced with better quality components. Most are metric, so just look online at diagrams, measure and replace as necessary. Most good computer shops will have an abundance of new fans they have gotten in kits that are not being used. If you do not hire the shop to replace, but just purchase the fans locally (used) there usually a few bucks in a technicians pocket....... hth, James
