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    Can i control speed of my fan?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JacoBee, Jan 18, 2014.

  1. JacoBee

    JacoBee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i got u330 touch,amazing laptop BUT fan is on even when im on low temperatures...i think its unnecessery...so my question is can i control it somehow?

    SpeedFan utility doesnt help(didnt show up any fans) and lenovo energy managment have only dust cleaning option.
    I already tried TPfancontrol...just for try and it didnt work :/

    Thanks.
     
    JacoBee, Jan 18, 2014
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    No you cannot, it is proprietary to Lenovo.
     
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    Really?:/ dammit not even in bios?
     
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    Nope, trust us, we have tried lol.

    There is a Lenovo app that comes installed called "dust removal" that makes the fans turn on at 100% for a few seconds then back down, then back up. It has no purpose though and cannot be used to control the fans.
     
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    Might be possible under Linux, don't quote me on this, because linux has it's own drivers.

    I never do anything on my laptop that pushes the fans that bad, usually my max temps are in the low 80's and i don't need the extra noise since i can handle the heat.
     
    Jobine, Jan 18, 2014
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    Dammit :(...

    Well its nothing loud or annoying just when im in silent room and im reding some pages i can hear it...but i will be ok with that :)
     
    JacoBee, Jan 19, 2014
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