laptop fan is not working & slow computer

I have noticed recently that my laptop fan is not working. I couldn't hear the fan spinning. I tried cleaning it with compressed air, because I was thinking maybe a lot of dust was stuck on the fan, but nothing. I'm a little iffy about taking the computer apart. Also, when I tried to open other programs, like powerpoint and internet, it takes sooo long to load up. Is this somehow related to the fan not working? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. By the way, I have a vaio VGN-FJ370. Thanks! =)

Hi bhiee2,

Laptops are quite vulnerable to HEAT.
Therefore, not hearing the Fan is a bad sign.

Will you please download and run Everest 2.20 (free)
It will give you a read-out of Temperatures and voltages which could be useful information to us in diagnosing the present situation.

Download Everest 2.20 here for free: http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

After download, Select to Run Everest 2.20
Then in the Everest 2.20 panel, Navigate to - Computer - Sensors
Create a Quick Report in Plain Text

Include the Quick Report - Sensors in your next reply.

CPU 38 °C (100 °F) TOSHIBA MK1032GSX 36 °C (97 °F) geez!! some numbers those are!! now i'm really nervous about my laptop overheating…

I am having the same problem, I seem to have killed my fan while updating drivers but can't figure out what driver controls the fan Toshiba Tecra M5 laptop

Scarm there aren't any drivers to control your fan. What you are saying is impossible. The fan is controlled by the BIOS and there is no piece of software on your computer that the hardware of your computer is going to allow to mess with the fan and possibly cause system failure. Your fan is not working for other reasons. The fan is only going to turn on when the laptop is hot enough to require it. Its possible you just simply haven't waited long enough. If the laptop abruptly turns off then you'll know you have a fan problem.

Examining the computer fan is the quickest way to determine whether it has ceased functioning. When using a desktop computer, the fan is typically seen turning on the back of the chassis. Before using your computer further, you must replace the fan immediately if it is not functioning. The most frequent problem individuals have with their PCs is fan noise. Making sure your computer's fans are functioning correctly is one way to protect it from becoming sluggish. To check the fan speeds, use a programme like SpeedFan. Your CPU's temperature will also be provided by this program, ensuring that it is not overheating. Manually checking your CPU is another approach to see if your fan is operating properly. Open the case on your computer. The fan that is connected to your CPU should be found. To test whether the fan is spinning, place your hand over it. The fan's rotation indicates that it is functioning properly. The fan has to be replaced if it is not spinning because it is not operating properly. You must make sure the CPU is never too hot or cold for it to function at its best. Checking that the fans are functioning is the only way to accomplish this.