Changing the CPU fan

>>56131871
Honestly you'll have a hard time finding a proper fan that's any better.

I wanted to replace a fan in a laptop that was very similar to that. Basically you will find extremely limited options, and the only way you'll get one with less noise is to have it move less air in most cases.

>>56131913
Aww, man! That's bad news! :(

>>56131913
OP again, I've just found out the processor's socket: FT1 aka BGA413 where BGA means that the CPU is permanently mounted to the motherboard and 413 is the number of contacts.

I am not able to find a CPU fan for this socket online (beside the exact same part from the same manufacturer, as mentioned previously).

Plus, StackExchange informs me that "Unfortunately, boards with soldered onboard CPUs typically don't have a standard CPU cooler hole pattern. I highly doubt that you will be able to find an aftermarket cooler designed specifically for this board or CPU."

So it seems like you're right indeed! No better fan for me. :(

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>>56131871
swap in an ssd.

>>56133385
Currently doing that as a matter of fact. But that won't help with the noise since the HDD isn't the largest heat and noise contributor.

As a side question, I've just noticed an empty, undocumented Mini PCI Express slot. That's funny. What could I use it for?

>>56133438
mPCIe is weird, it is the same form factor as mSATA but the pins are different. Putting the wrong card in can destroy the card. Read the specs before buying something.

If you care, you can probably fab a new heatsink and mount a larger, quieter fan. Though if you had the ability and desire you probably would've done that already instead of asking here. Another option is adding insulation to the case, perhaps even closing off the large intake grille on the left, though it probably will raise temps.

>>56131871
>>56133368

Re-apply the thermal paste. It'll keep the fan from having to throttle harder if it can dissipate heat better.

Other than that you can maybe find out if you can undervolt it as well.