This morning, my laptop notified me that "the system has detected that the cooling fan is not operating properly." I initially brushed it off and continued my usual work, but after putting it to sleep and waking it up, the same error popped up again. Now I'm quite concerned and have refrained from using it. I do use a laptop desk to help prevent overheating, but I'm honestly unsure what to do next.
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Did this error show up while you were in Windows, or was it during boot-up or in the BIOS? If it's during Windows, you might want to try and clean the fan yourself because dust buildup can often cause these problems. But if you're not confident in doing it, taking it to a tech shop for a professional replacement is a safer bet.
It sounds like a classic fan failure issue. This message usually means that one of your laptop's fans isn't working as it should—either it's not spinning or might be clogged up. If you're comfortable doing so, you can open up your laptop and take a look at the fans. Checking the service manual for your model can guide you through that process.
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