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BROKEN FAN

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liloldlady

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Posted November 7, 2012 at 10:24AM

can a broken/innaficient fan in a laptop slow it down to a crawl?

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Fruit Bat /\0/\

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 11:34AM

Not an easy one to do for a beginner but a good strip and clean (make sure comp shop does not just blow out the vents) will make a massive difference.

get several quotes

another guide here

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onthelimit1

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 1:12PM

You won't be able to buy a new laptop with XP, but try to avoid Windows 8 if you can. Windows 7 is not that much different to XP and most people have no problem adapting.

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liloldlady

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 1:45PM

Once again thanks everyone, I will have a go myself, but before I spend £7 on a can f compressed air, why cant I use my vacuum cleaner?......

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spuds

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 1:56PM

"why cant I use my vacuum cleaner?....."

There is nothing stopping you, providing you use care. If the suction is powerful, then it might dislodged things, that you do not want to dislodge, which could then cause further problems!.

I note that you have just started another post on the vacuum cleaning subject!.

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spiderlegz

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 9:34PM

Try online or a shop such as Wilkinson for compressed air cans, as the are only about £3.50. Always hold the can upright when spraying to avoid blasting liquid straight into your laptop.

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woodchip

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Posted November 8, 2012 at 10:56PM

compressed air cans, only blows the muck further into the laptop, not out of it

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