Laptop Fan Needs Jump Start

[AbdulMasri]

So basically I'm attempting to fix my dads dv7-2273ca pavilion HP laptop. The laptop works fine just the fan does not work unless i take a toothpick and just attempt to spin it for 10-15 minutes to give it a jump start. I am thinking the problem is the fan is not getting enough power to start or there is some dirt which is blocking it. I don't want to take apart the laptop but if I have to I will. What do you guys think?

Thanks

 

[reedo_43]

You are going to have to take it apart. Looks easy enough. Make sure to get the right fan.

http/www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xdv7-2273ca+pavilion+fan&_nkw=dv7-2273ca+pavilion+fan&_sacat=0

 

[AbdulMasri]

Is this a common problem in HP laptops? How do you know I have to replace the fan?

Thanks

 

[AbdulMasri]

bump