I figured the heatsink would be the cheapest issue. No problem though. Now I have to install a fan... You know how extensive a process that is with the 1737? I'm losing my mind.
You do not need to replace the heatsink - these do not fail. You might want to consider replacing the thermal interface material that sits between the heatsink and CPU though.
QuanSai
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June 7th, 2012 01:00
I'm using Windows Vista.
I've just updated to A09. Still nothing from the fan nor an improvement in the temperature. Absolutely no spin. Any other ideas?
QuanSai
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June 7th, 2012 11:00
I figured the heatsink would be the cheapest issue. No problem though. Now I have to install a fan... You know how extensive a process that is with the 1737? I'm losing my mind.
Thanks for the help! :)
ejn63
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June 7th, 2012 11:00
You do not need to replace the heatsink - these do not fail. You might want to consider replacing the thermal interface material that sits between the heatsink and CPU though.
The fan is replaced this way:
support.dell.com/.../fan.htm