How do I keep my Compaq Presario V6000 fan from running continuous​ly?

I have this old Presario V6000 with a single core processor, 3GB ram, and 160GB HD with integrated graphics. I don't do any gaming or deal with large file manipulation, or any of the other processes that overtax the graphics or the cpu. The fan still runs all the time, and it's not real quiet. Just peeping through the vent holes with a flashlight and looking at the fan, I don't see that much dust or anything that could be hindering air flow. The unit does not get exceedingly hot to the touch. There in no option in Bios that allows toggling of the fan function. It's just loud and annoying.
My question is this: is there a thermostatic fan controller on this thing that could be malfunctioning and not not allowing the fan to turn off below a certain temperature? Is it part off the fan itself?
Short of tearing the laptop down to the mb and doing a thorough cleaning, is my only other option to blow out what I can from the outside of the case. I don't mind taking it apart, it's just time consuming and I could inadvertently mess something else up. Should I replace the fan (and thermostat) while I'm in there? Maybe a better performing fan? Or do I just need to accept that it's an old dog and this is the way old dogs act ?
Thanks for any input. Jim 

Hi,
All you should need to do after replacing the HDD is the following.
Start the notebook and open the CD/DVD drive.  Insert the first Recovery Disc.  Hold down the power button until the notebook shuts down.  Press the power button to start the notebook which should now boot from the Recovery Disc and start the recovery process.
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