How do I know if my Acer laptop fan is working?
Right after turning the laptop on, before Windows starts, you should notice the fan come on. As you’re hard of hearing, if you can’t hear it hold the back of your hand by the fan vent and you should notice more air flow.
Why does my Acer laptop fan keep running?
Most causes of the Laptop fan running constantly can be traced down to high CPU utilization caused by Windows updates or other applications. When CPU utilization runs high the CPU gets warm and the fan will run to control the thermal temperature of the CPU.
Why is my laptop fan so loud but not hot?
Dust is the most common cause of laptop noises. Dust damages your system in various ways including obstructing your laptops fan, which causes it to make loud noises. To clean it; you need to open up your laptop using a screwdriver and use a blower to remove all dust particles. This should be done yearly.
What to do if laptop fan is not working?
Grab some compressed air and blow some air right into the fans. Of course, it would be better if you can remove the back panel. This would ensure that the dust is blown out of the laptop and you’re not driving dust further into the unit. While you’re at it, consider cleaning the other internal components.
Is it bad if my laptop fan is always on?
Like all electric motors, constant starts of the motor is harder on it than continuous use. The locked rotor current is extremely high for the instant it takes to begin spinning. You should be OK.
Why my laptop fan is always running?
If you notice the computer fan running constantly and making an abnormal or loud noise, this might indicate that the computer is not running as efficiently as possible, and/or clogged air vents. It is important to keep dust from accumulating in your computer and ensure adequate ventilation to help reduce heat.