Windows 10: How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly?

Discus and support How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My laptop seems hotter than normal. How can I test to see if the fan is running properly? I guess I should also ask what the core temperature should be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Nisko, Jun 23, 2017.

  1. Nisko Win User

    How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly?


    My laptop seems hotter than normal. How can I test to see if the fan is running properly? I guess I should also ask what the core temperature should be - and ask hot find out what it is? Thank you........

    :)
     
    Nisko, Jun 23, 2017
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  2. how can i tell if my memory card is damaged

    thanks for that -

    will give it a go and see what happens -

    How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly? :)
     
    edwardoh---01, Jun 23, 2017
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  3. how can i tell if my memory card is damaged

    Hi the contacts will be stored on the phones memory or the sim memory.. so you should be ok.. try formating it from your phone or PC that should work
     
    jonas_smith_uk, Jun 23, 2017
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  4. spunk Win User

    How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly?

    Laptops generally run hot. Be sure to keep the bottom well ventilated (ie) don't use it on a carpet, bedspread, or glass table. Consider a Laptop Cooling Pad
    To check the temperatures, download RealTemp This will tell you if your computer is running hot. For processors, a temperature of higher than 70 degrees Celsius (158 F) is worrisome. A temperature of over 80 degrees Celsius (176 F) is a sign that you should immediately stop using the laptop.
     
    spunk, Jun 23, 2017
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  5. Hydrate Win User
    I can confirm I have purchased the Havit laptop cooling pad with 3 fans spinning approx. 1000RPM - it works like a charm. Especially on my laptop with some extra hardware.
     
    Hydrate, Jun 23, 2017
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  6. Tony K Win User
    Hi there, Nisko. As anything with fans, they get dusty. Get a can of air and blow it out. If you don't think you're capable, take it to a computer shop. Should be cleaned at least once a year, depending on the amount of use.
     
    Tony K, Jun 23, 2017
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  7. Nisko Win User
    I installed RealTemp. I have four cores. One of them goes from 72C to 83C. The other cores are all a little lower - average around 75C. I blew out the innards - but the temp didn't appear to change. I'll look into a cooling pad - but I use a docking station and it might not work. Perhaps I should remove the bottom and battery and blow out the innards directly (I just used the vents before). Any other suggestions? I thought there was some software that showed - or allowed the user - to control the fan speed.
     
    Nisko, Jun 23, 2017
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  8. Hydrate Win User

    How can I tell if my laptop fan is working properly?

    There is a software known as http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup.zip


    Certain compatible systems allow you to adjust fan speed.

    Try it out and see if Settings > Fan > Turn on manual fan-control > Start adjusting your fan-curve.
     
    Hydrate, Jun 23, 2017
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  9. Steve C Win User
    Steve C, Jun 24, 2017
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  10. Nisko Win User
    Thanks - looks interesting. However, is there a way to install without the extension?
     
    Nisko, Apr 5, 2018
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