How to Fix A HP Fan That Is Making A Lot Of Noise or Is Not Working 

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Ugh ya that sounds like a pain in the butt:/ Also once you replace the fan... using it with a cooling pad too would be a good idea. Especially seeing that you heavily use your computer.

my laptop is the same but it’s brand new. high pitched noise and loud REALLY ANNOYING

@@zacharynish2864 Ya that is strange for it to be new and already making such a loud noise.

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If the new fan doesn't work after replacing it then it could be an issue with the port on the motherboard.

In some cases it can be the fan is just louder in some models of HP. It's more of a problem if the fan has gotten louder over time or all of a sudden.

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Ah happy to hear it worked out!

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Ugh ya that's the worst:( Let me know how it goes when you swap out the fan

@@EggheadFixers I will, but the next challenge therein is finding the replacement fan here in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.... :D

@@snet9693 Oh wow! Ya that may be challenge

Like the video, never had a problem with a fan on my HP labtop, .Dell Inspiron another story,, different video topic:) Dell and HP certified too?? CVs coming along well I bet

Mine is the same problem as yours. Did the replacement work?

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Good question! Here is a link to the service manual for your model HP: h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493256 It will show you how to take a part your laptop and it will also show you where all the different screws are. Let me know if you have any questions:)

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It always a risk to take a part a computer if you haven't done it before but it also risky to keep using a computer that the fan isn't working properly. If you are going to take it a part I would look at the computers manual on HP's support page and watch some disassembly videos so you know what you are getting into.

Oftentimes it's a problem with the fan or sometimes the hard drive. If you fix the problem then the computer is usually fine. Although if you leave it unfixed then a more serious issue can occur.

Disk drive are usually very easy to replace. You can look up a disassembly video on your computers make and model to see you can replace it.

You can usually buy them by the model number on Ebay. Every now and again you will get an incorrect part doing it this way but its usually pretty accurate.

@dominic pinner, have u change the fan?

No sorry we don't but t's actually usually a little bit easier to replace a fan on a desktop. If you look up a disassembly video for your make and model desktop you can replace it pretty easy.

Sorry to hear that:/ Have you tried cleaning or replacing the fan? Also here is the video on an overheating problem: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vuuFD2BDYUk.html

No unfortunately we do not have that video

Sometimes they can kick into high gear it random times like when turning on and off. Does it feel like it is getting hot? Have you got any fan errors on boot up?

​@@EggheadFixers hi thanks for the reply! hmm is that so, i also think if its only when turning on and off it can be considered common. But then i figure it out later, when my laptop automaticaly turn into sleep mode somehow it produce a loud fan noise. It wasnt hot, probably warm at most (even when i shut it down untill its cooling down, then turned it back on just to test the noise in sleep mode, nothing changed), and i dont think i've got any short of fan errors. Aside from when in sleep mode, apparently if the battery was not fully charged, when you shut it down and plug it in to charge it up, it will make those loud fan noise too, untill its fully charge / the battery indicator turn white / i unplug the charging cord. The thing is i just got this, and i dont really get it if that considered normal or not. so i tried to look for similar case on the internet to help me out (but no luck so far haha), at least before i send it to service center i know that those sound were not normal,..

@@ikramwibisanamaulana Ya the sleep mode thing is a little weird. If you send it in under warranty they work with the same models over and over again. They will know right away if the fan is louder than it should be.

@@EggheadFixers got it, thanks a lot btw!

@@ikramwibisanamaulana you're welcome:)

A lot of manufacturers use some sort of lube on the inside of the fan but what they use varies from computer to computer. The big thing I would watch out for when using any sort of lube is that stays on just the inside of the fan and doesn't get on any of the components.

It's been a week and it still fine. Let see how long it will last. If my fan broke again i think i will just buy a replacement. Thanks for the advice

@@rafiazrilla You're welcome!

You can look up your model on HP.com/support and there will be manual that will tell you how to take it apart. Sometimes using a bigger screwdriver can help with a stripped screw or a pair of needle nose plyers. If you can get the screw off you will most likely need to replace it.

Some of the more high powered laptop fans can be very loud. If HP said they are working properly then there may not be much you can do as far as replacing the fans goes. Although if you use the laptop with a cooling pad it may help the computer stay cool. That will help the fans not to kick into high gear quite so often.

@@EggheadFixers I almost use the laptop with a stand, so the airflow is high, but like I've said fans makes that sound even at low RPM... It's really a pain because I love it but it is loud when fans kick in... 😔

@@TrioLOLGamers Ya some of the newer HPs have fans that are crazy loud. It's not my favorite design. When I was working as HP Field Technician we got complaints about it all the time.

same here i have a same laptop and both of the fan bearings have broke all on there own hp wont fix it even though warranty

Ya unfortunately HPs are notorious for their fan problems. It could be that the technician put in a used part which would explain it breaking so fast or if they did something like clean the fan instead of replacing it. For a dead pixel you can to any local repair shop to get that fixed. If you are looking for a good repair technician we recommend someone that is either HP or A+ certified.

@@EggheadFixers Thank you very much for your quick response

@@Eisa.sh06 no prob👍

The system will automatically adjust the speed fans individually and accordingly to provide optimum performance and also prevent overheating. So it can vary how fast it goes. Does it seem like it is not working correctly?

If you go to HP.com/support and you look up your model. There will be a manual for you model that shows you how to take it a part piece by piece

@@EggheadFixers thank you

@@hits4sale15 You're welcome

It's hard to say without seeing it but you could look up a tear down video for your model computer so you can see how it's supposed to look.

You could try replacing the fan but before that I would run a diagnostic. Here is a video on different issue that in the beginning of the video show you how to run the diagnostic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mO49kF--oa8.html Let me know how the diagnostic goes:)

@@EggheadFixers I just got it though....seems like the part is defected...its brand new! I'll check out the video though...thanks

@@roslynwoods8976 If it's brand new it should still be under warranty. I would call it in instead of trying to fix it yourself. Have them spend the money on a new fan and save yourself some $$$

You would have to check in BIOS to see how if the setting is the problem. However that can also be a problem with the fan itself...You may need to replace it all together.

@@EggheadFixers how do I change fan settings in BIOS? I opened that up once and the only options to customize the fan settings were just "fan is always on" and I could disable or enable that that was the only thing there related to the pc fan

@@Inaiko Unfortanately it sounds like your fan settings are rather limited. It depends on what model you have whither or not you can customize the fan setting. It sounds like you may not have these options.

If you just bought it should still be under warranty. You could call it in for warranty repair. You can check your warranty here: support.hp.com/us-en/check-warranty

Often time you can upgrade to SSD but I would need the full model number to tell you for sure.

Ya thats a problem. Is your computer still under warranty? Did you buy it new? If yes I would call it in

@@EggheadFixers Yes it is. Thanks for your suggestion

@@EggheadFixers Yes it is. Thanks for your suggestion

@@tiffanigarnett5193 no prob👍

@@tiffanigarnett5193 no prob👍

Ugh ya it should last so much longer than that. Happy we could help:)

They should turn off periodically. If its brand new you should be able to call it under the warranty.

Thanks. I fixed the sound problem because it was switched to always on in the Bios. I took about two hours of snooping but it was solved. The crunching though remains

@@tkucey8689 Ya that is strange:/ Nice job troubleshooting the fan issue👍

They may have just cleaned it instead of replacing it but I would bring it back. The repair without a doubt should last longer than two days.

Is it attached anywhere else? like possibly to the heatsink?

It could be a bent heatsink. Do you have any cables near it? Sometimes if a cable is up against the fan it can make a noise. Also is the noise coming from the area of the fan or the hard drive? Because the hard drive can make a fan like sound when it's starting to fail due to the spinning disk inside.

Sometimes it be a BIOS error. Have you tried updating BIOS? Also does it seem like it is overheating?

@@EggheadFixers The problem is that my keyboard is down and unfortunately it doesn't respond to anything! Everything worked so far now I don't know what to do with this ognd! My order inside original fan has been replaced very uplifted my machine and yet now I don't know what could be the problem with it!

@@EggheadFixers does not respond to F10 keyboards either! List the error code SYSTEM FAN 90B! i5, 256SSD, 16GB Ram! never let me down now i don't know what tortent with him!

@@djbirdsk Can you use an external keyboard? Also I would consider updating BIOS... Also there is always the chance the fan is not plugged in securely or the replacement fan was also bad.

eBay is usually way cheaper than Amazon. So I would suggest looking there. The noise could be something stuck on the inside or it could be that the fan itself has something wrong with it.

@@EggheadFixers I never thanked you for the free tutorial! So thank you :) It worked out perfectly. I saved 200 USD and countless days which a repair would have cost me.

@@Vectron_Of_Cybertronica Excellent!! Happy to hear it worked out:)

It could be something got jammed in the fan when you opened it up. Like a small piece of plastic could have broken off and fallen in the fan or sometimes wires end up in the wrong spot. Have you tried opening it again to see if anything looks strange or out of place?

A loud fan can be a sign of a problem especially if it is really loud. If you purchased it new then you can call it under warranty and HP will repair it for you.

i have the same model, you fixed that problem? thnks

@@MrSIMBOLOGIA no i was going insane so i returned it. stupid noise. but they say it’s normal cuz it’s so high powered with the i7 that the fan runs loud

The manual for your model HP is available on the support page of HP.com. It will show you how to take your computer apart. You also can look up a disassembly video for your model computer.

thank you very much

@@bigblox9273 You're welcome!!!

Does it happen when the fan turns on? Does it seem to be where the fan is located? Because the hard drive can also make strange noises when they start to have problems.

Ebay is a great place to find parts. You can look it up by your model. What part do you need?

@@EggheadFixers I need the entire chasis. Both for the lid and the motherboard. It has breaks and cracks. Do you know any seller that can be trusted?

@@hellyab We don't use any specific sellers but we just make sure they have good feedback and read the description carefully.

@@EggheadFixers Will do. Thanks.

@@hellyab 👍🙂

Is there any dust stuck between the fan and the heatsink? Sometimes there is build up the clogs the fan from getting hot air out.

@@EggheadFixers I've just cleaned the dust but the device still sounds like a jet engine

@@vqx14 You may need to replace the fan itself. Also have you considered using your laptop with a cooling pad?

Without being able to see it myself it's hard to know but often times you can upgrade the motherboard to a faster one if it was made for the same model computer but you just have to make sure it's the exact same fit.

Has it always been that way or is that a new problem?

@@EggheadFixers its actually a new problem

@@a.s.w1679 Does it seem like it is overheating? Or it just loud?

@@EggheadFixers no no heating at all just loud noise

@@a.s.w1679 It could be you need a new fan or that something is stuck in the fan

As long as the bigger screwdriver doesn't strip the screws then I would try it.

@@EggheadFixers then only the smallest screw driver suites 😎

@@earnests5375 nice👍

If one of the wires to your fan is damaged then yes that definitely could cause it to malfunction like this. Also I would suggest replacing it.

A loud noise like that is typically either a problem with the fan or hard drive. Have you been getting error codes?

@@EggheadFixers Nope no error codes as of now.

@@MrDNTS Ya it sounds like it could definitely be the fan

No that is not normal. You may need to replace the fan. Does it ever make a clicking noise for an extended period of time?

@@EggheadFixers mine has a very faint sound, sort of clicking perhaps. and then it suddenly starts to try to go faster, but starts making a terrible grinding noise which lasts a 3 - 5 seconds then stops and back to the faint clickingish noise. And so on.

@@boreduser12 Is it definitely the fan? Because sometimes Hard Drives can make clicking noises if they are starting to go.

@@EggheadFixers thanks! The sound comes from exactly where the fan vent is, so I'm guessing its just the fan. The computer is 14 months old, so hopefully not the hard drive. Also, its an SSD, so probably no noise from that. Right?

@@EggheadFixers love your logo btw :)

Ya HP's unfortunately are notorious for their fan problems:/ Good job troubleshooting the problem👍

@@EggheadFixers a dab of silicone with PTFE on the shaft and bearing and it is totally fixed! The fan speed used to be constantly varying. Now it is a nice smooth graph.

@@kornylak Excellent!! Good job👍

Well, the noise has returned. Careful examination shows the bearing is shot, needs a new fan after all!

@@kornylak Ugh ya HP computers are notorious for their fan problems:/

You can replace it. The fan is not a very expensive part you can usually get another one for under $20.

Ugh ya that's a pain. It sounds like something got stuck in the fan or it may need to be replaced.

Ya it sounds like it is not giving you an accurate read. Are you on desktop or laptop?

@@EggheadFixers hp15cc665ci laptop

@@jackhammer111 Ya if you don't see another fan then there is most likely the only one.

@@EggheadFixers I made a video where you can hear the fan and I show you readings on speed fan and I describe the noise and right near the end you can hear the pump hang up and then start again. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE---ezDn8tOhw.html

@@jackhammer111 Ya that sounds too loud. Now it's hard to tell from the video is it definitely the fan making that noise? or is there a chance it is the hard drive? Because when a hard drive starts to fail it can also make a loud fan like noise.

If you go to the HP support page and look up your model HP...Some of the manuals for different HP models show you how to take the computer out piece by piece. You could also see if there is a disassembly video for your model HP on RU-vid. Because it sounds like you are missing a screw.

if you go to HP.com/support you can look up manuals for your model. One of those manuals will show you how to take it apart. Either that or you can look up a disassembly video for your model HP on RU-vid.

@@EggheadFixers Great, thanks!

Ya sometimes adding some lube to the fan is all that you need. Hopefully that will be all you need to do👍

the fan and/or hard drive sometimes can produce a small vibration in the laptop. If it does not effect the computers performance then it most likely does not matter.

It could be a fan or an overheating problem. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if the fan is not working so the computer is overheating or if the computer is overheating so the fan is working harder. Here is a video on how to troubleshoot overheating problems: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vuuFD2BDYUk.html

So you have on fan that is loud and the over other in not turning on at all? It could be that one fan has died and the other is working twice as hard to cool the whole unit by itself. Does it feel like its overheating?

@@EggheadFixers hey I didnt see u replied, it could be overheating. I use my laptop for online classes and it’s open for like whole day most of the time. I brought it yesterday on the shop I bought it from. They somehow disabled my fan so that it wont force the only fan that was left working and that I could use it still for online classes and they said I should bring it back to them when I’m not busy anymore. They immediately said that the fans are broken. What do you think?

And do you think it is possible that it was caused of the windows update? coz I got an update and I shut it down and then when I iopened it, the high pitch noise started. And then the next morning when I opened it, it says on the screen that the other fan was not working (90B).

​@@randel3108It definitely could be that the fans need replacing. That would be my first guess. when you update a computer it puts the computer under strain. So what can sometimes happen with an update is anything that is on the verge of breaking will then break the rest of the way during the update. Then after getting through the update you have new problem that you didn't have before.

@@EggheadFixers Thank you ma’am! ❤️

Does the computer feel hot? Like maybes its overheating?

@@EggheadFixers Yes! If I have it on my lap for more than 10 seconds it burns my leg.

@@Bosshub Ok so I would start using it with a cooling pad and start troubleshooting why its overheating. You could need to clean the inside, add more thermal paste, get a new power cord or battery. These are the most common reasons for this problem.

@@EggheadFixers Ok Thank. Also when in sleep mode it sometimes starts up randomly.

@@Bosshub Oh wow ya that might stop if you can fix the overheating problem.

That's unusual...Does have any sort of pattern to it? When does it beep?

Does it seem like it may be overheating?

@@EggheadFixers possible I think it's either the fan, battery, or charger. It doesn't make too much of a fan sound like it did before I cleaned it from the outside. I can see it's dirty on the inside so I'm gonna clean that when I can

@@EggheadFixers also I put my charger on my bed and a different charging port and it made the squeeky noise for 20 to 30 minutes but it hasn't shut down and it's been around an hour since I've been using it and now I don't hear the noise and the fan is very quiet too

@@ahmedisgoated1387 Ya sometimes cleaning the fan from the inside can make all the difference. Let us know how it goes!

The fan keeps the computer from overheating so you can not use it without.

Some HP's fan spin for awhile at start up to blow out any debris. Does it ever turn on at all when you are using it after boot? Also have you tried updating BIOS?

@@EggheadFixers : It only blows up and till the windows bootloader starts then stops immediatly. In windows it just heats up to 96C and starts to throttle, Bios updated to latest version. Fan blows full speed in bios, I have opened to look for dust, clean as a wistle. Tried running Ubuntu, still doesnt work, dont know what to do anymore.

A faulty hard drive can also make a buzzing noise once it starts to have problems. Is the noise in the location of your fan or your hard drive?

@@EggheadFixers fan, whenever the fan stop working. HP14s also already use SSD so I guess(cmiiw) no mechanical component could make any noice such as from Hard drive.

@@MakarovSergey39 Yes if it has a SSD then it must be the fan. Have you tried replacing the fan?

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Sorry to hear that:( For that problem I would try these two videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MkwrS-TdOwo.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m_bi52J7h3M.html Let me know how it goes:)

That definitely could be a fan problem. Did you buy your computer new? Because if yes then its most likely still under warranty.

@@EggheadFixers yes I did. So how to I get them to fix it?

@@JMaster54 You have to call into HP Customer Support and they will arrange to have it fixed.

@@EggheadFixers ok thank you

@@JMaster54 no prob👍

Ya that sounds like a poor design. Sometimes when I open up computers I just think...who came up with this design? Because it's just so poorly done.

Sorry to hear it won't turn on. I would try the suggestions in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lFv5pqNadVQ.html Let me know how it goes

You are better off getting the part number off the fan you have and buy the replacement one based off that.

That can be a sign of a RAM problem. Here is a video that shows you how to test for that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g3tXfuLVfyo.html

Does the computer feel like it's overheating?

@@EggheadFixers no

@@kaihla7514 Does it beep in sort of pattern? Like 1 short beep and 1 long beep or something like that

@@EggheadFixers yes

@@kaihla7514 What is the pattern?

It could be a problem with your power cord or battery is causing the computer to work harder when it is plugged in. I would consider replacing the power cord and see if that helps.

@@EggheadFixers I use two. a USB C 65w charger and the factory charger it came with. Same issue…

@@singhjessie Ya that is strange. It could be a problem with the battery. How old is the computer? Is still under warranty?

It sounds like it may need replacing or something is jammed in it. You can follow the steps in the video to help fix that problem.

You may need to replace it all together. It usually is not an expensive part.

If you hook your Chromebook up to a monitor or TV does it display on it without the lines?

It depends on how loud it is. If it sounds like it's getting jammed or if the computer is overheating then that could cause a problem.

@@EggheadFixers thanks for the help, I do have another question though is this a common issue, if so, how can I prevent this from happening again?

@@convoid8438 Yes it is a very common issue. One big reason for this is dust and particulates getting into the computer and jamming the fan. So trying to keep your computer free of debris is one way to help keep your fan from breaking.

Ya HP is brutal when it comes to fan problems. In our shop we replace more fans in HPs than we do any other brand computer. You would think they would fix that issue.

@@EggheadFixers I've wondered about that. Right now the core temp is 190 degrees and the fam is only running 1900 RPM's. But I'm not hearing anything right now . As you can see I'm dragging my feet getting it done

@@jackhammer111 Ya it sounds like it may be a problem. HP recommends an average running temperature below 140°F. Cooler temps, in general, are better when it comes to computers. Temperatures between 160°F to 195°F may be a cause for concern.

Do you have a hard drive or solid-state drive? Because sometimes a hard drive when it is failing can sound like a fan.

@@EggheadFixers omg yes. It's a hard drive, and only one of the four screws are in it. It doesn't even look like it's connected all the way, but the computer works fine. He just keeps getting a malfunctioning fan alert, and the noise. Do you think that's the issue? I can screw those down. I created a worse issue, though. I found the fan, under the keyboard. I still can't get to it, because it's underneath the whole frame of the computer, like in between the keyboard and the back panel. I cleaned it as best I could with the canned air. But when I pulled up the keyboard, I didn't wait for the video directions to finish their sentence, and I pulled the connector ribbon right out of it. I can't find what I think was the connection piece, I saw it fall, but apparently it landed in a black hole that leads to another dimension, because it is nowhere in that room. So I ordered a new keyboard, overnight shipping, and tried to attach it. The ribbon just doesn't seem to connect. I tried it a couple of different ways, and nothing. So, trying to save myself a few dollars by cleaning it myself, I murdered my son's laptop.🥹🥹 I'm gonna keep trying. But, yeah, should I screw that hard drive all the way down? Thank you so much for replying.

@@mindyenglish5305 The hard drive should be secure. So if the already installed screws are loose then yes i would tighten them.

Name is hp 250 g3 please help

@@turkoglu43258 Here is a link for a replacement fan on Amazon: amzn.to/3sV9UFT I would not keep using if the fan has been removed.

Has been that way since you got the laptop? Or the noise new?

@@EggheadFixers it just started happening recently

@@EggheadFixers it sounds as if it’s hitting of something

@@cdnhrt It could be jammed or it may need replacing. There is not way of knowing for sure until you open it up:/

@@EggheadFixers thank yu

Does you computer have a hard drive or solid state drive? Because a hard drive can also cause a low vibration like that.

@@EggheadFixers nope ssd its the fan :)

Ya you may need to replace it:/ Also have you ran the HP built in diagnostic to check the health of your hard drive? Hard drives can also making a humming noise when they are starting to go.

@@EggheadFixers I bought this a few months ago and it’s been doing it since I bought it but I’ll try running the diagnostic thank you!

@@darkified1404 no prob. Let us know how it goes!

@@EggheadFixers I ran the diagnostic and it’s fine so i know it’s the fan

@@darkified1404 Ya that makes sense

Sorry to hear that:( Is it making a lot of noise?

Does the laptop feel hot when it starts making loud noises? Does it suddenly turn off?

@@EggheadFixers normally it makes noise as it overheats but this time i had just turned on my laptop and the surface was cold. but this time it was making a different noise so i quickly turned it off. my laptop has never just shut off before though.

@@laprasmaster1698 The laptop can make a strange noise when it starts to fail. You can run a scan to check the hard drive. Here is a video on a different issue that shows you how to use HP's built in diagnostic to scan the hard drive: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pe5vedFFLfY.html

@@EggheadFixers thank you! i will try that.

@@laprasmaster1698 you're welcome:)

Ya sound like it may need to be cleaned or needs to be replaced😕