topic Vaio processor fan in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/pcs-accessories/vaio-processor-fan/m-p/16759#M95220 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I wonder can anyone help me, I have a Vaio PCG-GRT896SP and the fan is constantly running on it now, so I think its time for a new fan, can anyone direct me to the name of the part and also where I can order it, I'm based in Ireland but I'm sure I could order the part online? Any thoughts anybody?Thanks<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 13 May 2006 14:25:49 GMT roc100 2006-05-13T14:25:49Z Vaio processor fan https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/pcs-accessories/vaio-processor-fan/m-p/16759#M95220 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I wonder can anyone help me, I have a Vaio PCG-GRT896SP and the fan is constantly running on it now, so I think its time for a new fan, can anyone direct me to the name of the part and also where I can order it, I'm based in Ireland but I'm sure I could order the part online? Any thoughts anybody?Thanks<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 13 May 2006 14:25:49 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/pcs-accessories/vaio-processor-fan/m-p/16759#M95220 roc100 2006-05-13T14:25:49Z Re: Vaio processor fan https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/pcs-accessories/vaio-processor-fan/m-p/16765#M95221 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi roc100 and welcome to Club Vaio.<BR /><BR />It may not necessarily be the fan that is the problem but build up of dust that is preventing proper cooling.<BR /><BR />I suggest that you download <A href="http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/MobileMeter.shtml" target="_blank">MobileMeter</A>, check your CPU temperature, then clean the cooling vents and then compare the results. <BR /><BR /><A href="http://www.smallbizpipeline.com/shared/article/printableArticleSrc.jhtml?articleId=60400545" target="_blank">HERE</A> is a general guide to cleaning the vents but with the GRT series it is often necessary to open it up and thoroughly clean the fan and ducting vents.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 13 May 2006 16:00:36 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/pcs-accessories/vaio-processor-fan/m-p/16765#M95221 rich912 2006-05-13T16:00:36Z