Startup Problem : Previous Fan Failure

Question

Just today I went through with Spybot Search&Destroy and removed a bunch of spyware from my computer. It asked to reboot in order for it to clean out the remaining ones, and I hit yes. On the reboot, an error appeared before Windows began loading, and it read, "Previous Fan Failure, press F1 to start, F2 to view system setup."

I have no idea what to do to fix this, and when I look at the back of the computer (Dell 8200) the fan furthest in the back never spins. Please help, thanks.

RP-L2 · Answer

Since you mentioned that the fan doesnt spin, what you might have is a bad fan hence the error message. Try reseating the fan cable and see if that would fix the problem. If that doesnt fix the problem, better call Dell and have it replaced.

Cynon · Answer

How would I go about reseting the fan cable? I'm a complete, utter noob.

Cynon · Answer

Bump

singkit13 · Answer

if it is the power supply fan then there is no way you can reseat the cable. but if it  is the processor fan, open the chassis, surf on this site and you will see how to open you chassis.. call dell and have it replaced if it is still not spinning after reseating. this might fry your processor.. goodluck.. ;>

NVRambo · Answer

http://support.jp.dell.com/docs/systems/dim8200/techov.htm#1101668 Look at this diagram for 'microprocessor fan connector (FAN2)" located between the two RAM sockets/channels. (about 11 o'clock on this graphic).

You'll want to be sure that the fan cable is not tangled in the fan blades, then re-plug the fan to the mb to be sure the connection is good. If after doing that you still get no fan activity, the fan is dead.

You can purchase a new one from dell spare parts or ebay if you have no system warranty left.

Good luck.

ullieyules · Answer

yes, i am having the same problem with my 4550.  i contacted dell, and they told me to reseat the fan, but that didnt work and it still shuts down after an hour and a half and takes forever to start up, and some of my other programs do not work either.  i think i should send my computer back to dell and have them fix it.

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