Question

How to fix a laptop fan? How to repair a laptop fan?

Answer 1

Laptops, as computers, generate heat while working and one of the ways to control and regulate their temperature is through the use of small fans. These fans expel warm air generated by laptop processors or other components and also draw cooler air inside. Since laptop fans control the operating temperature and directly influence the performance of the processor, it is necessary to replace or repair a broken fan immediately. A broken fan can cause a laptop to freeze or shut down and can even lead to more serious damage.

Step 1:

Turn off your laptop before starting the repair process of the fan.

Step 2:

Access your laptop fan by removing the cover that protects it. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the cover and then lift the cover off, revealing the fan inside.

Step 3:

Inspect the look and the condition of the broken fan. If the damage is too severe, it might be best to replace the whole fan and not just the broken blades.

Step 4:

Clean the inside of the fan and around it as well, using a can of compressed air. Notice how lint, dirt and dust accumulate around the fan and other inside components. Remove all dust and lint with canned air, making sure there is no residue near the fan.

Step 5:

Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the case cover of the fan. Set the cover of the fan aside for later, along with its mounting screws.

Step 6:

Remove the old fan blade by gently lifting it from the axis. Look at the bottom of the fan case to see if there are smaller parts of the blade inside; remove them if you find them.

Step 7:

Place the new replacement fan blade onto the axis, making sure it fits snugly into the fan case. Note that it is ideal to buy the same brand of a replacement fan blade, as it is the most compatible option.

Step 8:

Re-install the case cover of the fan by tightening the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver. Reinstall the laptop fan cover as well, making sure to put everything on the same place as before.

Step 9:

Run your laptop fan by turning on the laptop to see and hear how it works.

Answer 2

Shut down your PC. Press the power button and immediately press F2 to enter into BIOS setup. Press F9 (or the load defaults button shown on the BIOS screen) to reset your BIOS. Press Esc or F10 and select “save and Exit” press Enter and allow your system to restart then check if the fan now works.

Answer 3

To fix a laptop fan, first, turn off the laptop and unplug it. Then, clean the fan with compressed air or a soft brush. If needed, replace the fan.

Answer 4

To fix a laptop fan, you should first diagnose the problem. You can do this by checking if your laptop is running hotter than normal, or if there is an abnormal noise coming from the fan. Once you have found the issue you can clean the fan or replace it with a new one.

Answer 5

Check the fan control BIOS and utility

Unlog the laptop fan

Check for broken or loose connection

Check the window power plan

Answer 6

The first way to fix a laptop fan is to clean the fan. To do this, you can use a vacuum cleaner, Pierpointe, or even a hand Dremel. Another way to fix a laptop fan is to try and fix the fan. If you can, you can usually find aovoide, disassemble the fan, and re-assemble the parts.  If you have a laptop fan that is not fixable, you can try to rebuild the fan or buy a new fan.