Laptop Model 14-fq0013dx --System Fan (90B) --system...detected...cooling fan not operating properly

[Hank7911]

Laptop Model 14-fq0013dx   at startup get error message "System Fan (90B)"  "The system has detectedthat a cooling fan is not operating properly"  The warranty expired May 2023.  I have tried hard restart multiple times.  Opened up computer and disconnected the battery as another form of hard restart.  I can use the laptop for about 5 minutes before it shuts down (I assume for overheating protection.) 

I could try to replace the fan, but there seems to be a huge number of fans for sale but I cannot determine a reasonable priced replacement fan.  The HP replacement fan is around $69 and I really do not consider this laptop to be worth investing that amount of money when I could be a different type of fan activation problem.  

If someone knows of the part number and source for the correct fan replacement for this laptop that is less than $20 I would appreciate it.  Otherwise.........

My question is whether this computer is worth taking in for repair or should it just be scrapped?  

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Hank7911,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing an issue with your Laptop Model 14-fq0013dx error 90b. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

Please try the following Troubleshoots steps. 

1.    Turn off the Unit.

2.    Disconnect the AC adapter.

3.    Remove any discs from the disc drive.

4.    Remove memory cards from the card reader slot.

5.    Disconnect all nonessential peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, and USB flash drives.

6.    Disconnect the AC adapter press and hold the power button for approximately 15 seconds.

7.    Reconnect the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.

Step 2

Turn off the unit and please press and hold the Windows key + letter B key and the power button together for 30 seconds after 30 seconds, 1st release the power button but keep holding the Windows key and B key for ten more seconds and then release these two keys If done correctly, you will see the display flashing once. Please attempt it thrice as this step and Restart the unit

Step3

The unit has to be turned off, Press Win+ V while holding these two keys then Press the Power button, continue to hold all three keys for 30 seconds and then release the Power button first and then release these two keys Please attempt it thrice  and then you may get a Pop-Up CMOS Check and it will restart the unit 

Even if you don't get a Pop-up restart the unit manually after 3 attempts.

please Run the hardware test Please follow the link  (Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI tests)

If Test passed then please proceed with the troubleshooting steps below

If Test fails then pls provide the failure ID 

click here and follow the troubleshooting steps -  System Fan (90b) error message on startup

Also, try updating the computer:

Step 1 Windows Updates - 

1) In the search box, type, and open Windows Updates. 

2) Check for updates. 

3) If the updates are available, click on Install and restart the computer. 

Step 2 HP Support Assistant Updates:

1) In the search box, type, and open HP Support Assistant. 

2) Check for updates. 

3) If the updates are available, click on Install and restart the computer. 

If the issue still persists, I'm sending out a private message to assist you with the next course of action. 

Please check your Private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Community profile Next, to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it or simply click on this link.

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