Fan cuts in even when machine is cool - Satellite P10-504

Hi
The cooling fan on my laptop seems to cut in every minute or so, even when the machine is cool and not busy. It's not the quietest fan in the world so it's pretty annoying!
Does anyone else have any experience of this?
Many thanks
Claire

Hi - yes, I found the setting and put it to silent....and it makes absolutely no difference! lol
Thanks for trying though :-)

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