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my fan ( on the processor) does not seem to be getting any power. i !
how do i check it and or replace it? its an old p3 i am fixing for a student friend. I was trying to partition a new hard drive for it when i realized it was way hot. fan did not appear to be operating. I do have another old system outside i might be able to use for parts. thanks for any advice here!
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Best Answer 10 years ago
First thing to try is running the fan off a separate power source. Fans do die, or get stuck.
If that works, you need to find out why the fan isn't getting power. That could be as simple as a loose connection, or as complicated as the drivers not properly responding to CPU temperature.
Answer 10 years ago
afraid to just hook it to any old 12v source cause of amperage issues. do not have acess to equipment either. can you help us ?
thanks!
8 years ago
Have you made sure that the pins to where the fan connects are clean from any dust? if not, just use a cotton swab to clean the pins then, blow on the connecter for the fan. make sure that the fan is also clean from any blockage. if none of that works just set the fan up to another fan slot. if your computer is like mine it should say 'fan 1' or 'fan 2' around the plug in. if that dosent work, well, then, your fan is screwed my friend.
10 years ago
Unplug the fan and test it with 12V.
Do check your BIOS isn't doing anything silly with "smart fan control"
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Answer 10 years ago
love to but have no clue how to test fan let alone bios. can you help ?
Answer 10 years ago
The fan will plug into your board (and unplug) it'll run on 12V For BIOS look at the screen when it starts up for the phrade "Hit DEL to enter Setup" or similar. L
10 years ago
I had a problem while building my PC.
There are two connections that go onto the motherboard.. one main one (20 pins or 24 pins) and a smaller 4 pin one (This may differ from one psu to another) Make sure this four pin bit is connected (usually near the fan)
If not, probably loose connection, broken fan, etc..
Answer 10 years ago
both old systems use a 3 pin. the one i was asking about has 3 wires of which the red one is looped. can you help me out please...
thanx!
Answer 10 years ago
Is it a home built or bought?
If it is home built the psu might not have all the required wires to plug into the mobo. Like I said before, the fan usually runs off a separate wire to the mobo. Check to see if there are any bits that look like they need bits plugging into them...
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