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Laptop fan not working
Hi I am using Dell inspirion N4050 from last year.
From last few months i have noticed that my laptop fan is not working .It is stopped fully.Also the laptop gets over heated within minutes after opening it.
Please help.
ejn63
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July 7th, 2012 09:00
Run the Dell diagnostics - F12 at powerup. If the fan doesn't run, you need a hardware repair. If it tests OK, then you likely have a Windows problem with the power management driver.
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July 7th, 2012 15:00
Hi Nilanjana
Welcome to the Dell community.
As your laptop is getting over heated, I would recommend you to use it on a table and not on your lap. This could be an issue with system fan (hardware) or can be resolved by flashing the BIOS. But before flashing the BIOS please make sure that the battery is charged more than 10 %
Follow the following steps:
• Run the hardware test by using a combination of Fn key and power button or go into the F12 menu on dell logo screen and check for error codes(if any)
• If the test passes, then boot the system and flash the BIOS using the following link:
http://dell.to/Jrd34I
• Clean the air vents gently
Please revert back with observations
Regards,
Sumer
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