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My MSI Wind U210 netbook had been running hot lately. I finally ran a temp monitor on it and discovered that hot = 60C.
Of course, I never properly registered the netbook, and so could not just request tech support. An eBay search on the model's fan turned up nothing -- never a good sign.
So I decided to just open the case (there would have only been 3 months left on the warranty anyway) and see if cleaning (or replacing, somehow, if necessary) the fan would help.
Long story short, for the cost of a couple hours, and a tube of thermal paste, plus the use of a vacuum, I now have a happily functioning netbook with working fan again. In the process, I discovered that if I ever do need to replace the fan, it will mean contacting MSI, as the heatsink is built into the fan casing and is only available in said design from the manufacturer.
ETA:
Of course, I never properly registered the netbook, and so could not just request tech support. An eBay search on the model's fan turned up nothing -- never a good sign.
So I decided to just open the case (there would have only been 3 months left on the warranty anyway) and see if cleaning (or replacing, somehow, if necessary) the fan would help.
Long story short, for the cost of a couple hours, and a tube of thermal paste, plus the use of a vacuum, I now have a happily functioning netbook with working fan again. In the process, I discovered that if I ever do need to replace the fan, it will mean contacting MSI, as the heatsink is built into the fan casing and is only available in said design from the manufacturer.
ETA:
