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HP G6 2355SF
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Hello everyone i have a hp g6 2355sf and i want to replace the cpu fan because its making a lot of noise.

My fan's socket is a 988 rPGA, could you please find me another fan thats compitable with the socket.

I had read that there are better choices than the default fan.

Thanks in advance!

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Hey there! @ionakos, Thanks for stopping by the HP Support Forums!

 

I understand cooling fan on your PC is making loud noises and you need a replacement part number for the CPU fan.

 

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

 

Did you make any software or hardware changes on your PC?

 

As you mentioned cooling fan on your PC is making loud noises and you need a replacement part number for the CPU fan.

 

Update the BIOS on your PC and check if it helps.

 

Link to update the BIOS.

 

You can also update other drivers on your PC using HP support assistant and check if it helps.

 

Refer this article to know more information about using HP support assistant.

 

I have checked the records and found the replacement part number for heatsink and fan for your laptop. Please find the details below.

 

Heat sink for use only with computer models equipped with switchable discrete video
memory       680550-001

 

Fan (available separately) 680551-001

 

 

Refer the laptop maintenance and service guide for more information.

 

Note: Refer page 23 for more information.

 

Also, refer the laptop specifications page for more information.

 

You can purchase the part from HP parts store using this link.

 

 

If the solution provided worked for you, please mark accepted solution for this post.

 

Hope this answers your query!

 

I hope you have a great day! 🙂

 

 

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Hey there! @ionakos, Thanks for stopping by the HP Support Forums!

 

I understand cooling fan on your PC is making loud noises and you need a replacement part number for the CPU fan.

 

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

 

Did you make any software or hardware changes on your PC?

 

As you mentioned cooling fan on your PC is making loud noises and you need a replacement part number for the CPU fan.

 

Update the BIOS on your PC and check if it helps.

 

Link to update the BIOS.

 

You can also update other drivers on your PC using HP support assistant and check if it helps.

 

Refer this article to know more information about using HP support assistant.

 

I have checked the records and found the replacement part number for heatsink and fan for your laptop. Please find the details below.

 

Heat sink for use only with computer models equipped with switchable discrete video
memory       680550-001

 

Fan (available separately) 680551-001

 

 

Refer the laptop maintenance and service guide for more information.

 

Note: Refer page 23 for more information.

 

Also, refer the laptop specifications page for more information.

 

You can purchase the part from HP parts store using this link.

 

 

If the solution provided worked for you, please mark accepted solution for this post.

 

Hope this answers your query!

 

I hope you have a great day! 🙂

 

 

Please click "Accept as Solution" if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

 

Click the "Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say "Thanks" for helping!

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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Thanks a lot!! Your answer really helped!!

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Hi! @ionakos, You're welcome and thanks for your prompt response.

 

I am glad I was able to answer your query.

 

If you have any queries in future related to any HP products, you can always reach out to us.

 

We will try our best to help you out.

                             

Take care,

Have a great day! 🙂

 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

                                                                                                                  

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

A4Apollo
I am an HP Employee

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