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860619 2010-02-22 09:15:00 This Dell Inspiron 1525's cooling fan is making unusual noise especially when starting the laptop from cool, e.g. in the morning. The noise can be quite loud for a few minutes and gradually quiets down. Probably it needs replacement. Is it easy to get the fan replacement from Dell or substitutes from third party?

Just downloaded the Manual from Dell and it looks like a grand operation just to access the fan assembly. As if a heart surgeon is needed to perform the task. LOL
bk T (215)
860620 2010-02-22 21:25:00 Might be that its clogged with dust and overheating. Blam (54)
860621 2010-02-23 00:13:00 Might be that its clogged with dust and overheating.

If it is clogged with dust, am I right to say that the noise should be consistance rather than only when the machine is still cold (cool)?
bk T (215)
860622 2010-02-23 00:24:00 Sounds like classic bearing wear to me. Pretty much all fans do that when they approach their use-by date.

You need a gynecologist, not a heart surgeon:D
linw (53)
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