There are several possible reasons for the laptop’s fan making loud noises even when idle. To investigate further, try following these steps:
- Check the internal temperature of the laptop by downloading a temperature monitor program.
- Check for dust build up inside the laptop and clean out the vents and fan.
- Check the fan vent openings for obstructions.
- Check that the fan is spinning freely and not caught on physical objects.
- Check for the latest updates for the laptop's BIOS and other drivers.
- Check to see if a different power adapter is available that can provide more power to the laptop if necessary.
- Check for the latest updates for the laptop's operating system.