[BC] Computer problem with Compaq

[Barry Mishkind]

This is interesting, as I just lost a hard drive, primarily, I think, 
to heat, with similar symptoms. (The fan would start, and then about 
6 seconds later, stop.  Laptop would get quite warm.)

I am informed that these fans do die, and need to be replaced.  Of 
course, I now have to replace a HD and a fan (<g>), but then again, 
that's what happens from time to time.

Fortunately, I had most things backed up, but a couple of the most 
recent files were lost.  It could have been a lot worse.

barry

At 07:01 PM 12/23/05, JYRussell at academicplanet.com wrote
>Need an address to post a computer problem... unless you want to 
>take a stab at it on this forum...
>
>the problem...
>  Older laptop (Compaq Armada) with winXP pro on it.
>Cooling fan runs during cmos/bios stuff, and during the first part 
>of the XP bootup... once the OS hits the last 'welcome' screen 
>though... the fan shuts off and stays off no matter how warm the 
>thing runs.  I'm guessing either the temp sensor doesn't work, or XP 
>is unsure about looking for one... XP also happens to show three 
>fans, and there's only one... yup, I've already tried turning them 
>off/on one at a time in device mgr. to no avail.  I'd love to get 
>the fan running right so my lap can tolerate the heat!
>Jason