Fan Question ->Don't worry, not the usual stuff

[vliou]

Well, I was just wondering...well, when I load up my T42...it gets to about 48degrees, so the fan turns on..naturally...

now, it's cooled down to 36'...and ATI clock is underclocked and Wifi is off...but the fan...NEVER (even if I unplug it), turns off....is this normal...?

[IAmTheEvilest]

What do you mean that it never turns off even if you unplug it? Do you mean unplug it from the wall or when you turn off the computer completely?

If the fan never turns off when you are using the system on AC or battery, then it might have to do with your power settings.

If the fan never turns off, even after you turn off the system, there is probably a short in the fan connection (happened to a friend once).

[sugo]

That's odd. My T42 fan turns off at about 38/39'C. What's your HDD temperature?

[vliou]

Hello,

I apologize for my grammatical issues. I turns off when I turn off my computer...but when it's on...and once it exceed the fan "on" threshold, it stays on, even when the comp's still cool...

The HDD temperature is 36C