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StanTheMan
08-29-2011, 04:56 PM
I turned my laptop on today after getting home form school, and it sounded almost as if it was working harder? It's running at the same speed and everything is normal, it just sounds as if it's having to exert more power into working. Could something be wrong, or could it be from not using it 19hrs? It's a Dell lenovo with an i5 and i havent even had it for a 4 months.
Slay
08-29-2011, 04:58 PM
It is possible that it needs to be cleaned, computers are dust magnets, but that could be for several reasons, also check your internal temperature.
StanTheMan
08-29-2011, 05:12 PM
The temp is fine, but i wouldnt doubt that it may need a cleaning. Something so simple, yet get's completely over looked.
Slay
08-29-2011, 05:15 PM
The way you described it, it makes it sound like the vents are getting clogged, should be simple task, have fun though, it took me a day for mine to become spotless again.
LiNuX
08-29-2011, 07:07 PM
What's a dell lenovo?

If it sounds like it's working harder, it probably:


1. Maybe other sounds around you got quieter
2. Fan(s) could be failing which would usually mean it's slowing down (or stuttering), the difference in sound makes it sound like it's working harder.
3. Hard drive could be spinning faster/slower than normal due to hardware or software changes/errors.
4. Wants to win your love all over again because it feels it let you down recently.
Fr0stByte
08-30-2011, 08:22 AM
fans probably clogged so it needs to spin faster to maintain temp
Mizel
08-30-2011, 11:34 AM
Agreed- try to give it a good clean.
Fr0stByte
08-31-2011, 03:34 AM
use compressed air cans (co2) to blow the dust out...no vacumn cleaners
BlackEyedJester
08-31-2011, 03:39 AM
Does anyone know where I could acquire some Compressed air cans? As I susoect my Laptop is in for a clean
LemonRising
08-31-2011, 07:28 AM
I got mine from Staples. Most electronics stores have some.
Check Amazon too! (:
Fr0stByte
08-31-2011, 09:45 AM
Does anyone know where I could acquire some Compressed air cans? As I susoect my Laptop is in for a clean

any computer accessory store, or big supermarkets like walmart and costco
BlackEyedJester
08-31-2011, 02:12 PM
DickSmith? because that's the only reliable Computer accessory store near me -.-
Ilyich Valken
08-31-2011, 03:59 PM
DickSmith? because that's the only reliable Computer accessory store near me -.-

You can get compressed air at walmart or any similar store.
StanTheMan
08-31-2011, 07:55 PM
Ya, the vents just needed to be cleaned. And its an Inspiron made by Dell, I dont know where I got Lenovo from. The compressed air worked perfectly, 3 burst or so does the trick.