fan running almost continuously

[bren794]

Hi. My fan is running pretty continuously. I've just fitted a new HDD and restored data. I remember I had this problem some time ago and I cured it by updating the BIOS.This time I've updated drivers and am getting no yellow excalmation marks on device manager. I've updated the BIOS. I've looked at the vents on the underside and they look clear.I've gone into task manager and shut down any programmes that were showing CPU usage (like chrome) and it's still running. The air coming out feels pretty hot. I took it outdoors to see if a burst of cold air would stop it but that didn't work. I don't really fancy dismantling it to clean the vents when they look clear from the outside. Any help woiuld be much appreciated.Thank you.

[bren794]

Update. CPU usage seems to be between 50-90%

[Sparkles1]

Hi @bren794,

Thank you for your query.

I grasp that you have recently replaced the hard drive and have updated the bios and drivers. You are not getting any errors but the notebook is running hot.   Did you check for  a chipset update? From the outside,the vents appear to be clear from dust and debris.  Here is a link that I believe will help you overcome this difficulty. HP Notebook PCs - Reducing Heat Inside the Laptop to Prevent Overheating.

Please let me know the results.

Please let me know if this resolves the issue by marking this post as "Accept as Solution".  To simply say thanks, click the “Thumbs Up” below!  🙂  If you require further assistance let me know and I will gladly do all I can to help.

[bren794 · Accepted solution]

Thank you very much for your reply. It appears that there was dust out of vision as when I blew compressed air as described on the HP website a large amount came out. The fan has been silent since. Thanks once again.Problem solved.

[Sparkles1]

Hi @bren794,

Thank you for the update.

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