I've been experiencing blue screens of death (BSOD) recently, which is unusual for my laptop. It started happening right around the time my fan was making a loud rattling noise. After dealing with those BSODs three times, I decided to replace the fan, and now everything seems to be working smoothly again without any issues. So, I'm wondering if those BSODs were indeed just due to the fan problem, or could my hard drive be the cause of this situation?
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As a small PC repair shop owner, I’d suggest checking your event viewer. When a fan fails, your system typically logs errors. If you find any, sharing those logs would help to understand what went wrong.
For a more accurate analysis, you might want to look for dump files after you boot successfully. These files could give more insight into the BSODs. You can find them in C:WindowsMinidump and upload them for proper diagnosis. Getting those dump files would be really useful!
Absolutely! A malfunctioning fan can lead to overheating, which can definitely cause a BSOD. Your laptop's CPU needs to stay cool, and without proper cooling, it will shut down to prevent damage, often resulting in those blue screens you encountered.
Yeah, overheating is a common culprit for BSODs. If your fan isn’t working, it can’t keep your laptop cool, leading to serious issues like the bluescreens you've been seeing.
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