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Hi all

i have a toshiba qosmio f10-101 notebook,four months ago i have had my nvidia fx 5700 graphic replaced with nvidia geforce go6600 because there were some waves on screen and needed to be changed.

From that time i noticed that the new card every two second starts and stops constantly, and produces a disturbing noise that it gets my crazy, no matter if i upload program or anything else.

Do you have any suggestions how make it stop?

Thanks

Maria

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Recommended diagnostic checklist for and others facing an intermittently noisy laptop fan. Steps are ordered from least to most invasive so common causes are eliminated quickly.

  • Isolate software vs hardware: boot to the BIOS or a Linux live USB. If noise remains with no OS drivers loaded, suspect hardware or firmware.
  • Correlate temps and fan activity: check CPU/GPU temperatures and fan RPM with monitoring tools to see whether heat spikes trigger the noise.
  • Check firmware/EC/BIOS updates: manufacturer updates sometimes fix erratic fan control.
  • Reset power and GPU/graphics power-management settings to defaults to rule out aggressive software-driven fan changes.
  • Clean intake/exhaust and fan blades: use short bursts of compressed air and inspect vents. If comfortable opening the chassis, remove dust from heatsink fins and fan housing.
  • Inspect for mechanical faults: loose screws, cable contact with blades, or damaged fan bearings cause intermittent sounds and require repair or fan replacement.
  • If cleaning and firmware do not help, replace the fan assembly with the exact OEM part; noisy intermittent operation often means bearing or motor failure.
  • Take precautions: opening a laptop may void warranty and risks ESD; consider a professional service for complex models.

General background on fan control and cooling mechanisms is available in the Computer cooling and Pulse-width modulation articles.

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