Laptop fan issue (not working)

[Crenz]

Hey, hoping I can get some general advice. For the past few months (I know, I am slow at fixing things -- was worried about the price) I believe my laptop fan has not been working. I downloaded and installed Speedfan, which does not detect any fan on my laptop. All four of my cores run at 60 C or so when I am just browsing the internet, but jump to 88 C when I try to do any gaming. The computer has shut off multiple times (but not for the last few weeks as I have been careful and close everything once the cores pass 85 C).

I bought a USB powered fan to place the laptop on, but that has not fixed the issue.

So I have two questions:

1) Is it feasible to repair it myself, or should I bring it to a professional? I have some computer hardware experience (I built my custom PC) and have access to youtube/etc.

2) any recommendations on where to actually buy the fan for a fair price? I am in Canada if that matters.

The laptop model is Acer Aspire V3-571.

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[qazzi]

well speedfan is an awful program and please dont use it on your laptop, not even in your desktop. now to answer your question:
it really depends on how comfortable are you opening your laptop and poking things in there (keep in mind a laptop is different from your desktop). btw there is also the issue of finding a replace for your fan. it is a little hard to find a replace because of the factor (the shape of the fan, the watt/volts need and the plug)
for where to look here http/www.sparepartswarehouse.com/Laptop,Fans.aspx

 

[Crenz]

Thanks for the response, do you have a better program to recommend that I can use to monitor my core temps?

I took a peek at the site you mentioned but couldn't find my model number (they listed only 4 digits series). However, I googled harder and came upon this, which should work as well:

http/www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/88-73637-23490/ADDA-AB09005HX10G300-Cooling-Fan-.html

 

[qazzi]

right now im using "CPUID HWMonitor" to monitor my temps. as for the replacement parts, suggest to call them or email to make sure they can ship it internationally.(seems that site in located in the philippines).

 

[Crenz]

Thanks for the response again, seems like they do ship to Canada. I will come back here if I have any further issues!

 

[qazzi]

No problem. goodluck