CPU heats up rapidly without any workload, persisting even after being repasted.
CPU heats up rapidly without any workload, persisting even after being repasted.
I didn’t attempt to manage the fans right away because I wanted to address the underlying issue first. However, I might try that on Monday just to observe the outcome. I also discovered a budget used replacement CPU for $12, which I’m testing to see if it would help. I’ll share an update once the new CPU arrives. Additionally, I checked the BIOS but found limited useful information from Lenovo-BIOS. By the way, I tried touching the heatsink while the machine was running for a few minutes—its temperature was noticeably lower, around room temperature.
Some motherboards let you start in BIOS and adjust fan settings based on the motherboard's temperature rather than the CPU's. Would you like me to verify if this feature is available on your system? It might indicate a possible issue with the CPU temperature reading.