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    CPU fan warning

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Cobra99, Aug 21, 2017.

  1. Cobra99

    Cobra99 Notebook Consultant

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    Had a Dell tech do the diagnostic test and it threw the CPU fan error. He called Dell support and they recommended a MB and HS swap. I was still on 1.08 Bios. I updated to the latest bios version and reran the diagnostic and didn't get the CPU Fan error. Should I still proceed with the MB and HS swap? I have already did the LM and Fujipoly Extreme and don't want to go thru the hassle if it not needed.
     
    Cobra99, Aug 21, 2017
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    That diagnostic came up with RAM problems for me randomly one day but after turning off and on it disappeared. As long as everything looks good I wouldn't bother. Something could've been slightly loose or still is so double check that.
     
    ShotOfB12, Aug 21, 2017
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    When CPU performance is enabled in Bios settings, the Bios Diagnostic tool throw a Fan error: It's a Bug.
    Can be usefull to obtain a mobo swap.
     
    leeloyd, Aug 23, 2017
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    Why would you want to swap a perfectly working mobo, that too from dell, i mean when they usually ask to swap MoBo, they repace it with refurbushed MoBos!
    Why would anyone opt dfor that???
     
    wyvernV2, Jan 15, 2018
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    Magic circle :)
     
    nedooo, Jan 15, 2018
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