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Feb 10, 2009

I just did a full clean install today to remove Ubuntu. I put vista 64 bit on and reinstalled all the system drivers.

I took the laptop upstairs to watch 1 episode of the simpsons(23 min long) and during the whole episode, the fan would go on for 2-3 seconds, turn off for 4 seconds, turn back on for 2-3 seconds. This is extremely annoying as my parents are sleeping, its quiet in the house and while watching the episode I can hear the fan turn on and off.

Occasionally the fan will stay on the 5-8 seconds then turn off for 4 sec.

I love the unit otherwise but find this verry annoying. I've 'tweaked' vista to get it running quick, I'm set on Power Saver mode, LCD screen brightness low and just have IE open with the show playing.

I do believe I have Bios A12 installed also.

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