Re: [PLUG] fans

So for some elaboration/reassurance, its likely the fan itself is mechanically fine, its the rpm sensing that is failing. This matches up with the rpm sawtooth pattern, the warning on startup, and clearing on a full power cycle. While there is a small possibility that it's the system hardware controller failing and not the fan/sensor/wire, I always blame the 5-20$ parts for failing before worrying about the 200-500$ ones.

On Dec 2, 2015 12:21 AM, "jeff" <jeffv@op.net> wrote:

I'm good, thanks!
Had to replace the kbd already, which was surprisingly easy. Just hoping it's only the fan.

On 12/02/2015 12:13 AM, Rich Mingin (PLUG) wrote:

It's a simple enough repair, I've done it on a few different models,
15-20 minutes if you take your time and do it right. Need assistance or
support?

On Dec 2, 2015 00:01, "jeff" <jeffv@op.net <mailto:jeffv@op.net>> wrote:

My laptop's fan started making revving noises yesterday. Today when
booted, I got a BIOS warning about not being able to detect the fan.
Rebooting fixed it.

I'm looking for somebody to tell me it's simply a replacement fan fix.
The fan is attached to a long cooling heatsink, complete with a
copper tube. The fan is sold by itself or with the entire assembly.

HP Elitebook 8760w running Xubuntu (for topicality).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-EliteBook-8760w-Cooling-Heatsink-and-Fan-652543-001-/221895023619?hash=item33a9f95c03:g:DaYAAOSwFnFWA~wB

Thanks for the benefit of your experience.
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