Vgn-a397xp fan sounds..

[dj_Eddie88]

Hi, I bought a new Sony vaio 2 days ago... now the problem..
The cpu fan starts to cool...stops then starts again over and over...when the electric cord is plugged in..on the battery when I dont have the laptop plugged...It works perfect...

Does anyone have any clues about this prob..

Eddie

[kee-lo_]

I know Eddie, it's frustrating....

Come on A397XP owners, give us some clues!

[dj_Eddie88]

Thx man...nice of u to take ur time and answer. Hope someone with the a397xp can answer...

[skoov]

i'm with you guys

i get this same phenomenon on my new a417m,think its normal behaviour,wish it stayed on ALL the time rather than bring attention to itself by doing the on off trick.:smileyconfused:

a workaround i found is to install speedswitchxp

http://www.kontron-emea.com/index.php?id=780&cat=64&productid=489

look under tools

if you choose the max Battery option,guess what?no fan(or very seldom) this does of course sacrifice a fair chunk of cpu though

Sony,please enable something in the Bios or suggest a Util that gives us control over the fan,ideally having always on but quieter option...:smileylove: please

[dj_Eddie88]

Can we get a a397xp owner or a another a497xp owner, to answer- would be nice.

Thx for the post skov...

[dj_Eddie88]

Then Ill guess Ill have to go back with my vaio..because It sounds..waiting for a last post...

[dj_Eddie88]

I downloaded mobilemeter to see the cpu temp...

between 59-and 65 Is this normal.

[NIGHT-spider]

preinstall your windous this will help

[dj_Eddie88]

Its a new comp..why should I preinstall it. I dont think that will help. Im getting used to the sound, but I dont wanna a damaged comp thats all.

Everything works ok do, only the sound when the cord Is plugged In and the cpu temp. Is around 59-64.

[kee-lo_]

I downloaded mobilemeter to see the cpu temp...

between 59-and 65 Is this normal.

That's average