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    I think my CPU fan doesn't work.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Waste, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. Waste

    Waste Notebook Enthusiast

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    There's no dust in it and nothing blocking the vent, yet no air comes out of the entire left side of my laptop. It get's really hot.
     
    Waste, Aug 6, 2011
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    are you sure?
    check the cable connector.

    insert the dell diagnostics cd and reboot your computer.
    hold f12 once the alien head is visible to bring up the boot menu.
    when asked, select dvd/cd rom drive and press enter.

    run the general tests and see if the fan test fails.
     
    xeroxide, Aug 6, 2011
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