Fans on toshiba need cleaning

byrner88

I have a toshiba satellite pro A210 the fans do be on full blast all the time . Tried cleaning them using compressed air but i can still see loads of dust . What else can i do to clean them . The hole for the fan is really small i cant even get cotton bud in to clean them . Any advice?

ejmaztec

Have you opened it up, or are you just blasting compressed air into the laptop through the vents?

Voodu Child

Doesnt look readily accessible:
http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=29389

byrner88

Yeah exactly it would be great if i could open it. I have a problem of the laptop shuttin down if it gets to hot

Voodu Child

Well, its a major job to open it, I wouldn't do it unless you're comfortable with that sort of stuff.

To the side of the laptop is the exhaust vent, with the cooling fins. Make sure you clean this also, if the fins get caked in dust they don't lose heat as effectively. A hoover with the brush attachment would be your best bet, as you don't want to blow air in at that location. You don't want too much suction or you'll send the fan spinning and maybe damage the motor, so be careful.

ejmaztec

Must be time to get the screwdrivers out. At the moment, a lot of crap must have been blown off the fan into the case itself, and the heatsink is also probably clogged up with more gunge.

You might find a dismantling guide somewhere on the net.:(

kikel

if ya do disassemble it make sure to clean between the fan and heatsink. Sometimes they are a sealed unit but can be disassembled. Getting rid of the dust and hair between there is the most important area to clean.

byrner88

i tried disasembling it today took all the screws out at the bottom but it wouldnt budge ill have a look nd see if i get a guide .

ejmaztec

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/toshiba-satellite-a205/laptop-disassembly-1.htm

This one is for an A205 which must be similar (kind of?).

byrner88

how will i know where the heat sink is?

kikel

silver or bronze color metal piece attached or close to the fan.

byrner88

anyone reckon how much it would cost for someone to clean the fan and heatsink?

Pshemko

byrner88 wrote: »

anyone reckon how much it would cost for someone to clean the fan and heatsink?

Some computer services do it for €40.

byrner88

i just got a quote from back from the future they reckon it would cost between 80 and 120 there's no way i'm paying that i might try do it myself

kikel

byrner88 wrote: »

i just got a quote from back from the future they reckon it would cost between 80 and 120 there's no way i'm paying that i might try do it myself

Go on give a shot, when dismantling it and label each and every screw you take out. Soem are different sizes.

If it won't come apart there is another screw somewhere. Look and look again until ya find them all. If you have them all out the machine to come apart easily,

Voodu Child

You will want to find the service guide, it is not just a case of removing all the screws and the bottom panel comes off. It looks to be more complicated in your case.

While you are at it, you should clean off the existing thermal paste and replace it with fresh stuff, it will be better than the factory crud they usually use.

If you are struggling with high temps, you should also investigate undervolting (supplying the CPU with less voltage to make it run cooler), it may or may not be possible depending on compatibility.

byrner88

Pshemko wrote: »

Some computer services do it for €40.

where do u think will do it for €40 . i got a qoute for between €80 - €120

Pshemko

byrner88 wrote: »

where do u think will do it for €40 . i got a qoute for between €80 - €120

My pc service can do this for €40.