The laptop's GPU is making loud rattling sounds along with strong shaking.
The laptop's GPU is making loud rattling sounds along with strong shaking.
GPU noise is quite strong, occasionally emitting beeps and showing large vibrations, then pausing briefly before resuming. Sometimes it rattles continuously alongside strong shaking. I cleaned the internal components without altering the sound or vibration, ensuring the fan operated smoothly. My system details: Windows 11 Home, version 23H2, Intel Core i5-9300H (2.40GHz), 8 GB RAM, 64-bit OS, GPU GeForce GTX 1650.
It may also result from damaged impeller blades. The only solution is to replace the fan. If a large dust bunny is simply lodged in the blades, a thorough cleaning might suffice—just ensure you open the fan if needed. Good luck!
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I watched a YouTube video that showed the GPU fan disassembling on my laptop. The person in the video said the fan doesn’t affect anything or that I might have misread something. They linked to another video with a timestamp at 1370 seconds, which appears to be a reply to a previous comment.
It may not be literal bearings (it could have "magnetic bearings" for example) but if the internal structure is damaged enough to cause vibration there is just not much you can do. It should not be loose in its housing at all. As @Sawa Takahashi stated you can try disassembling it and looking for obstruction.
From the small perspective I had when I lifted the bottom lid of the laptop, there seemed to be no broken blades. As you mentioned, it might be advisable to open the fan case. Would the manufacturer (Lenovo) still support fixing my laptop? Could any other part or the fan itself need replacement or servicing?
If the product comes with a warranty, reach out first before handling anything. Once the warranty expires, opening the fan case should be fine if you stay careful. If you're unsure, contacting Lenovo can help determine the best next steps. For a faulty fan, swapping it out is likely the recommended solution.