Recent content by seipel_5

The issue with the fan is now resolved, but the laptop still likes to shut down spontaneously every now and then when under a heavy load. Its difficult to reproduce as it does it at different times. The fan issue was resolved by flashing the BIOS (same version) again.. Did this immediately...

So my voltmeter didn't show anything, which leads me to assume that the fan is getting zero power. I did try to stress the computer to trigger the fan, but it didn't turn it on. Is there any possible fix rather than an entire MOBO? For instance like soldering a new fan port to the board?

It doesn't start when I power it on or while using the computer for basic purposes. The computer would previously crash immediately after launching Steam games due to over heating, so I'll try that as well.

I do have one. I'm in class at the moment, but once I return I will test it. I'll update as soon as possible.

Yes I have, and yes it is secure. The fan uses 4 wires, the fan port has 4 pins. The wires on each fan have the same color coded order. The fan is supposed to be OEM, it fit exactly in place. The same manufacturer and plugs. I need a way to test the fans elsewhere to see if they will work...

I am running a Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop that has a recently replaced motherboard and a brand new heatsink fan. The fan was purchased to replace the stock one which I believed to have died, but the replacement fan doesn't receive any power to start up. I'm fairly certain that this should not be...