noisy fan

[Lapster]

There is a noise coming from an internal fan I think. Sounds like its around the bottom r/h side at the back (just under the power connection). It starts for about 3minutes then goes away, any thoughts or experiences here? thanks

[BeemerBiker · Accepted solution]

Cleaning without opening the PC

How to use air duster from WIKI how
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Laptop-with-Compressed-Air

General instructions for cleaning from HP tech.
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/how-to-clean-your-laptop#

This HP video shows how to clean air vents on your laptop.

You can also open the laptop to do a better job of cleaning.

This video shows replacing the fans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xAmGahetJc&ab_channel=AmkoTechRepairs

let me know what you find out.

[jjrt]

Fan noise seems to happen quite often with HP laptops. I use a ProBook 470 G5 from 2019 and had a fan noise problem in 2021 which was repaired by HP thanks to a warranty extension I bought when purchasing the laptop. Only recently the noise problem came up again, this time I replaced the fan myself, since there was no longer a warranty and I would not have been happy to shell out significant cash for a repair (the buying price for the laptop was about 650 Euro).

I got a replacement fan for 35 Euro (shipping included), it arrived within 4 days after ordering. The replacement procedure was a bit tricky, since you have to carefully open the plastic notches that hold the top-cover, but following a how-to video this proved to be feasible. Once opened, changing the fan is an easy thing.

Noise problem was completely solved and I am as happy with the laptop as before. I wish HP had settled for a more reliable fan, hope this one lasts a bit longer than the previous ones.

[Lapster]

Thanks Jirt. I have blew out the fan areas with air and fingers crossed that has worked. Appreciate you taking the time to offer a solution 

[Lapster]

Thanks BB, have used the air (externally) and waiting to see (or hear) if that has been successful