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‎04-16-2018 06:08 PM

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Product: HP 15-g013cl Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

no error messaages, only loud "grinding" only on power start up getting worse

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‎04-16-2018 08:39 PM

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Hello vrdecker,

 

Looks like it's the fan:

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Open up the laptop using instructions from pages 53-54 of your computer's Maintenance and Service Guide and clean out the fans to the best of your ability - recommended that you use compressed air. 

 

If you think that something is loose on the fan or the noise continues with the same degree of intensity, it's probably time for a fan replacement.

 

Please post back with further inquiries, if any.

 

Regards,

Eddy

 

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‎04-16-2018 08:39 PM

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Hello vrdecker,

 

Looks like it's the fan:

Capture.PNG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open up the laptop using instructions from pages 53-54 of your computer's Maintenance and Service Guide and clean out the fans to the best of your ability - recommended that you use compressed air. 

 

If you think that something is loose on the fan or the noise continues with the same degree of intensity, it's probably time for a fan replacement.

 

Please post back with further inquiries, if any.

 

Regards,

Eddy

 

Hit the Accept as Solution if I solved your problem.
Hit the thumbs up to show appreciation!

I used to be an HP Expert. I no longer participate in this community.
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