hardware Internal Laptop Fan Broken

[DarkLinkGuy]

So... I'm really new to this... Sorry if I fail...

 

OK so I have an HP Envy. I dropped my laptop and the screen cracked and the laptop fan inside got out of place. Ever since then I've been using it as a desktop with an external fan. Now... while I was moving my laptop.. i heard this HUGE crack sound from the laptop fan (internal) and now whenever I boot up the PC... I get error messages saying a required device is missing and press enter to continue and all that... At first it would shut down after that error message in boot up.. By some miracle, after a day.. it works after boot-up.. However, now im afraid my laptop's gonna get fried/ and the performance is worse... For now I'm living with ice packs and external laptop fans... I don't know how long it will last... I need help/suggestions. I'm sure that my laptop may not get fried if I can handle this carefully, however, the computer is limiting itself and is being stubborn due to the fact a required device is missing. So I'm wondering if it is possible to register my external laptop fan (USB) as the internal laptop fan on my WINDOWS 10 Laptop... If this is not possible.. Is it smart to open up my laptop with this fan broken...? Are the tools expensive? Is the Fan expensive? And no, for those who are salty and wish to ruin one's day, I will not buy a new laptop due to my current circumstances. I forgot to mention... The internal fan isn't working AT ALL... like not moving at all.

[DarkLinkGuy]

is there really no other option? I can't replace the laptop.... I've got 80$ tho... It works I just gotta press ebnter at recovery mode... but im scared because its limit itself for gaming... Can I add/change/register the external fan as the internal fan as a way to "trick" the system

 

(Im literally using that laptop rn)

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, DarkLinkGuy said:

is there really no other option? I can't replace the laptop.... I've got 80$ tho... It works I just gotta press ebnter at recovery mode... but im scared because its limit itself for gaming...

You can probably buy a new fan on ebay

[DarkLinkGuy]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

You can probably buy a new fan on ebay

Is it reccomended? Its my first time even touching the inside of any electronic device....

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, DarkLinkGuy said:

Is it reccomended? Its my first time even touching the inside of any electronic device....

Go to a computer repair shop if you don't want to touch it. 

 

What model is the laptop

 

[DarkLinkGuy]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

Go to a computer repair shop if you don't want to touch it. 

 

What model is the laptop

 

HP Envy... and a repair shop's like 230$? (at least costco is) (My warranty is gone) My parents wont even take me to one regardless ebcause they want me to stop gaming.. so im kinda on my own ordering things online to my friends house and repairing it myself. (im 15 btw)

[DarkLinkGuy]

But im still wondering if its possible to add/change/register the external fan as the internal fan as a way to "trick" the system

 

 

[Cyndre]

Look, if you don't have much experience opening up electronics, I would not recommend opening up your laptop, since you may encounter delicate ribbon-like cables that break easily but power important components. Or even worse, reassemble it incorrectly causing heat issues.

There is most likely a proprietary cooling system in your laptop, and if you are going to replace the assembly with no prior knowledge, you will damage your components.

I doubt you will find the exact model blower fan assembly your laptop uses anyways, unless you buy the same laptop and harvest the cooling assembly.

To sum things up; Don't dive into a pool with no water. If you have no prior knowledge of the layout of your laptop and attempt to open the unit, you may damage your laptop.

[DarkLinkGuy]

alright thanks./.... but still... is it possible to add/change/register the external fan as the internal fan as a way to "trick" the system

 

But yea.. I prob won't open up my laptop...

[DarkLinkGuy]

Do you think I can keep my laptop alive with ice packs covering the part that gets hot, and an external fan covering everythign else? It seems to be working even while gaming...

[Cyndre]

1 minute ago, DarkLinkGuy said:

alright thanks./.... but still... is it possible to add/change/register the external fan as the internal fan as a way to "trick" the system

 

But yea.. I prob won't open up my laptop...

You could with some regedits. Don't venture there though if you aren't extremely tech-savvy.

External cooling solutions will not solve your issue, as the heatsink that transfers heat away from your processor or graphics processor will not have active cooling, causing frequent thermal throttling.

 

By the way, saying "HP Envy" won't help anyone. Tell us the model, aka the exact unit you have. For example, HP Envy 13t-d100. This will lead me to find the HP ENVY Laptop (13.3").

[DarkLinkGuy]

2 minutes ago, Cyndre said:

You could with some regedits. Don't venture there though if you aren't extremely tech-savvy.

External cooling solutions will not solve your issue, as the heatsink that transfers heat away from your processor or graphics processor will not have active cooling, causing frequent thermal throttling.

 

By the way, saying "HP Envy" won't help anyone. Tell us the model, aka the exact unit you have. For example, HP Envy 13t-d100. This will lead me to find the HP ENVY Laptop (13.3").

Sorry my bad, HP Envy 15-J073CL

[DarkLinkGuy]

8 minutes ago, Cyndre said:

You could with some regedits. Don't venture there though if you aren't extremely tech-savvy.

External cooling solutions will not solve your issue, as the heatsink that transfers heat away from your processor or graphics processor will not have active cooling, causing frequent thermal throttling.

 

By the way, saying "HP Envy" won't help anyone. Tell us the model, aka the exact unit you have. For example, HP Envy 13t-d100. This will lead me to find the HP ENVY Laptop (13.3").

Hmm should I get one of those vacuum external fans too? https://www.amazon.com/LC05-Cooling-Auto-Temp-Detection-Compatible/dp/B00XKU47Y2/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470712024&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=laptop+vaccume+cooler

or https://www.amazon.com/Opolar-Laptop-Temperature-Display-Cooling/dp/B01E3Q7FS6/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470712024&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=laptop+vaccume+cooler

 

This way it replaces the function of the internal fan?

[Cyndre]

Perhaps you should look at the Cooler Master NotePal X3 - Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad, it should cool your all aluminum chassis very well.

external blower fans are only good if you have vents on the sides, which i doubt a thin laptop would have. This cooler should fit within your 80$, as its currently only 32 bucks.

[DarkLinkGuy]

4 minutes ago, Cyndre said:

Perhaps you should look at the Cooler Master NotePal X3 - Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad, it should cool your all aluminum chassis very well.

external blower fans are only good if you have vents on the sides, which i doubt a thin laptop would have. This cooler should fit within your 80$, as its currently only 32 bucks.

My laptops not really thin at least an inch lol but I already do have a fan on the bottom for that its a thermal take with 800RPM one HUge fan for 17"

 

Oh yea it also does have a huge vent on the side

[Cyndre]

1 minute ago, DarkLinkGuy said:

My laptops not really thin at least an inch lol but I already do have a fan on the bottom for that its a thermal take with 800RPM one HUge fan for 17"

Get a product similar to the one i mentioned, it should be a much better solution than duct taping a desktop fan to a laptop. 

Some type of cooling pad with a decent size fan and high RPM.

[DarkLinkGuy]

Just now, Cyndre said:

Get a product similar to the one i mentioned, it should be a much better solution than duct taping a desktop fan to a laptop. 

Some type of cooling pad with a decent size fan and high RPM.

yea as I said I already have one for the bottom... would adding another one for the vent on my laptop be helpful or just a waste of money?

[DarkLinkGuy]

I already have thi fan: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2010046521298180085?lsf=seller:6136318,store:2824197551625125398&prds=oid:506164778095301635&q=frys+thermal+take+17"+laptop+fan&hl=en&ei=6kupV_6mDM3OjwPRgq74CA

[Cyndre]

If you are having heating issues, that would be a good solution, but i would still recommend getting a multi-fan cooling pad of sorts. The one i mentioned only has one fan, so you should look into one like the Marvo FN-30 15 - 17 inch Gaming Laptop Powerful Cooling Pad

[DarkLinkGuy]

1 minute ago, Cyndre said:

If you are having heating issues, that would be a good solution, but i would still recommend getting a multi-fan cooling pad of sorts. The one i mentioned only has one fan, so you should look into one like the Marvo FN-30 15 - 17 inch Gaming Laptop Powerful Cooling Pad

wow now I feel like I got ripped off at fry's I'll see if I can try to get it

[Cyndre]

7 minutes ago, DarkLinkGuy said:

wow now I feel like I got ripped off at fry's I'll see if I can try to get it

Keep in mind this is a knockoff. It should perform fine, but keep this in mind.

Read the middle, it says "Latop Cooling Stand" 

[DarkLinkGuy]

Just now, Cyndre said:

Keep in mind this is a knockoff. It should perform fine, but keep this in mind.

Read the middle, it says "Latop Cooling Stand" 

lmao freaking amazon

[WangGang]

On 8/8/2016 at 7:20 PM, DarkLinkGuy said:

So... I'm really new to this... Sorry if I fail...

 

OK so I have an HP Envy. I dropped my laptop and the screen cracked and the laptop fan inside got out of place. Ever since then I've been using it as a desktop with an external fan. Now... while I was moving my laptop.. i heard this HUGE crack sound from the laptop fan (internal) and now whenever I boot up the PC... I get error messages saying a required device is missing and press enter to continue and all that... At first it would shut down after that error message in boot up.. By some miracle, after a day.. it works after boot-up.. However, now im afraid my laptop's gonna get fried/ and the performance is worse... For now I'm living with ice packs and external laptop fans... I don't know how long it will last... I need help/suggestions. I'm sure that my laptop may not get fried if I can handle this carefully, however, the computer is limiting itself and is being stubborn due to the fact a required device is missing. So I'm wondering if it is possible to register my external laptop fan (USB) as the internal laptop fan on my WINDOWS 10 Laptop... If this is not possible.. Is it smart to open up my laptop with this fan broken...? Are the tools expensive? Is the Fan expensive? And no, for those who are salty and wish to ruin one's day, I will not buy a new laptop due to my current circumstances. I forgot to mention... The internal fan isn't working AT ALL... like not moving at all.

Buy a fan of the same model from ebay and replace it.