Inspiron 8200 Noisy Fan

Last week I wrote thinking that my hard drive was hurting. Have now concluded that it is the Fan.

I know that fans make some noise, but, trust me, this is not its 'normal' noise level. (for the lad thinking about getting the Insp.6000 - until very recently the noise level of my fan was totally acceptable)

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Have been communicating via email with Dell Support and since I have extended warranty, they are offering to pick up machine and check-out-replace the fan.

Before I do that, though, I would like to run diagnostics. ALthough the email agent gave me 'instructions', can't get them to run.

I do not appear to have a separate diagnostic cd; all I have is the one for reinstalling system software. (which purportedly includes diagnostics and utilities).

Anyone know where I can find them-how I can run them?

Thanks --

Rex's Mom

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		Inspiron 8200 Noisy Fan Last week I wrote thinking that my hard drive was hurting. Have now concluded that it is the Fan. I know that fans make some noise, but, trust me, this is not its 'normal' noise level. (for the lad thinking about getting the Insp.6000 - until very recently the noise level of my fan was totally acceptable) Hard Drive MiroringBackup & Data Recovery Service Tom Scales Something to bare in mind is that if you plan to use the internet during the transfer (like to download your brother's drive), you ought to look into a... Have been communicating via email with Dell Support and since I have extended warranty, they are offering to pick up machine and check-out-replace the fan. Before I do that, though, I would like to run diagnostics. ALthough the email agent gave me 'instructions', can't get them to run. I do not appear to have a separate diagnostic cd; all I have is the one for reinstalling system software. (which purportedly includes diagnostics and utilities). Anyone know where I can find them-how I can run them? Thanks -- Rex's Mom List \| Previous \| Next



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