I've got a Dell Latitude 5490 from work, and while it's a few years old, I usually clean the fans with compressed air once or twice a year. However, after my last cleaning, the fan has been incredibly loud and even vibrates the entire laptop when it gets hot, but it's not constant—just a few times a day. Normally, I'd take it to tech support, but they've all been laid off, and the nearest office is a long 90-minute drive away. I'm torn between:
1) Just leaving it as is,
2) Trying to open it up myself (although I'm not super confident in my skills),
3) Taking it to a local repair shop,
4) Making the trek to the office for help, though I don't have a car, which makes this option a bit tricky and costly.
4 Answers
Honestly, since this laptop is company property, you should report the issue to your IT department and let them handle it. Trying to fix it yourself could lead to greater problems, and you wouldn't want to be responsible for any damage. They're the ones who support the device after all!
Yikes! That sounds rough. The loud fan is a sign that something’s off with your laptop, for sure. Definitely tell IT about it and push for a solution. You shouldn't have to deal with a faulty work machine!
Dude, don't risk it! The fans are acting up for a reason—your laptop's overheating. Just send it to IT, or if that's too far, have them courier it to a local shop. It's their job to make sure you have a working device!
I had a similar issue with my work laptop before—it's better to let the professionals handle it. You only have to focus on your work, not fixing hardware problems. Plus, you’ll probably avoid any headaches down the road!
I get that! I wasn't really planning on opening it unless I got the green light from someone more experienced, but I appreciate the advice. Sounds like I should just reach out to IT directly.