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| The fan is a hardware component in the device that aids to regulate the internal temperature of the device and prevent overheating. A faulty fan can cause a chain of hardware failure and each component of the device relies heavily on the temperature at which they are running at. |
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| Before making use of this guide, make sure to have a look at the [[Dell Inspiron 14-5415 Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page|new_window=true]]. A device might be overheating due to an outdated fan driver and will not require a replacement checkout the troubleshooting page to properly diagnose the issue before replacing the fan. |
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| If the condition of your device cannot be identified using the information in the troubleshooting page here are some useful links to check out. |
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| [link|https://www.howtogeek.com/67660/how-to-diagnose-and-fix-an-overheating-laptop/|How to diagnose an overheating laptop] |
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| [link|https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwijzJ_jgrT-AhWEl2oFHU4ECoAQFnoECBEQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avast.com%2Fc-fix-computer-overheating&usg=AOvVaw2cUfMJcpHyICcZBYm9jzZW|Why is your device overheating?] |