Re: Pavilion DV6 - loud fan noise and Core temp hits 89 degrees
My fan is beginning to be noisy, only started a week ago when it was a really hot day
What is the exact model and product number of the notebook in question?
NOTE: Do not provide the serial number.
How noisy would you describe it to be? It is normal for the fan to spin faster as time goes on due to various amounts of dust build up inside the notebook.
I recommend starting with the steps listed in this video. It covers desktops and notebooks.
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