Fan problem on HP DV6000 Laptop

[KSINGH]

Hi Guys,

So my fan started making a noise some time back. There's posts all over the web about overheating, updating the BIOS, cleaning the fan, replacing the fan.

Where would one find a reasonably priced replacement fan? HP/OEM would surely be expensive.
Or could I just use some machine oil on the bearings as mentioned on some posts on the web?

I ran a BIOS update about a year ago but will run another one maybe tonight.

What app can I use to monitor CPU temp, and what would the correct running temp be?

 

[chrisc]

See if you can take it out and lubricate it. One drop of synthetic oil will do it. Make sure the oil just goes into the bearing

 

[KSINGH]

I wonder if Castrol edge will do the job in that case

 

[ponder]

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You can try a drop of machine oil on the fan bearing (not Q20, DWF etc.).