Loud Fan noise

[OzRob99]

Hi All,

My newish (5 months old) 15.6 inch Laptop PC15-d5000 notebook has a very loud fan noise that can best be described like somebody is vacuuming with a Dyson. It is a high pitched noise when the fan comes on and very disturbing when having videocalls or sitting in a meeting room (quite embarrassing). This high pitched noise has been there from the start. Anyone else experiencing this issue? Thank you

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @OzRob99,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your laptop!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Update BIOS and Drivers:

• Ensure that your BIOS and drivers are up to date. Outdated firmware or drivers can cause hardware issues.
• You can update the BIOS via the HP Support Assistant:
  • Install and open HP Support Assistant.
  • Check for updates and install any available BIOS updates provided by HP.

Clean the Fan and Vents:

• Dust accumulation can cause the fan to work harder and produce more noise. Regularly clean the vents and fan to ensure proper airflow:
  • Turn off the laptop and unplug it.
  • Use compressed air to gently clean the vents and fan area.

Adjust Power Settings:

• Altering power settings can reduce the load on the CPU and subsequently lower fan noise:
  • Open Control Panel > Power Options.
  • Select Balanced or create a custom power plan that limits CPU usage.
  • Reduce Maximum Processor State in Advanced power settings.

Check for Background Processes:

• High CPU usage from background processes can cause the fan to run at higher speed:
  • Open Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
  • Check for processes that are consuming a lot of CPU and terminate unnecessary ones.

Use a Cooling Pad:

• A cooling pad can help improve airflow and reduce fan noise by keeping the laptop cooler externally.Update BIOS and Drivers:
  • Ensure that your BIOS and drivers are up to date. Outdated firmware or drivers can cause hardware issues.
  • You can update the BIOS via the HP Support Assistant:
    • Install and open HP Support Assistant.
    • Check for updates and install any available BIOS updates provided by HP.

Clean the Fan and Vents:

• Dust accumulation can cause the fan to work harder and produce more noise. Regularly clean the vents and fan to ensure proper airflow:
  • Turn off the laptop and unplug it.
  • Use compressed air to gently clean the vents and fan area.

Adjust Power Settings:

• Altering power settings can reduce the load on the CPU and subsequently lower fan noise:
  • Open Control Panel > Power Options.
  • Select Balanced or create a custom power plan that limits CPU usage.
  • Reduce Maximum Processor State in Advanced power settings.

Check for Background Processes:

• High CPU usage from background processes can cause the fan to run at higher speed:
  • Open Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
  • Check for processes that are consuming a lot of CPU and terminate unnecessary ones.

Use a Cooling Pad:

• A cooling pad can help improve airflow and reduce fan noise by keeping the laptop cooler externally.

I hope this helps.

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