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A bad fan can cause the motherboard to overheat, and cause the laptop to unexpectedly shut down. Usually all you need to do is clean the fan. All you have to do in that case is shoot a steady stream of air onto the fan, and that usually clears away any dust. You can also follow these steps to break down to the fan, and clean the blades with a cotton swab. Otherwise, if you are replacing the fan, this guide will also show you how to break in, and swap the fans out. | | The fan is a crucial in keeping the laptop cool. Dust on the fan can cause the motherboard to overheat. A broken fan can also cause overheating, which will cause the laptop to shut down unexpectedly. By the design of the Dell Studio 1558, it is hard to get to the fan. Part of the tearing down process is removing the laptop's casing, in order to get to the motherboard. It is important that you never use too much force in any step. Too much force could cause parts to break. |
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