Laptop fans and thermal modules are replacement cooling parts for notebooks: single fans, CPU cooling fans, heatsinks and complete thermal modules with heat pipes. They suit anyone repairing a laptop that overheats, throttles or has a noisy or failed fan. Our range includes parts for ASUS, Lenovo, Acer, HP and Dell models.
How to choose a laptop fan or thermal module
Exact model compatibility. Laptop cooling parts are made for specific chassis, so a part that looks similar can still have the wrong mounting holes or cable length. Check your full model name and, where possible, the part number printed on the old fan. Compatibility in our range is mostly listed for ASUS and Acer, with some Lenovo parts as well.
Fan or complete thermal module. Most items in our range are fans, but thermal modules are also available. A fan alone is enough when the blades are worn, the bearing is noisy or the motor has stopped. If the heat pipes are bent, the heatsink fins are damaged or the contact plate is warped, the whole module should be replaced.
CPU only or CPU and graphics cooling. Many gaming and workstation laptops use two fans and a shared module that cools both the processor and the graphics chip. Thin office models often have one fan. Order the version that matches your configuration, because a model with a dedicated graphics chip may use a different part from the integrated-graphics version.
Connector and fitting. Check the number of pins on the fan cable and whether the fan comes with its housing attached. Some replacement parts are sold as a bare fan, while others are a fan fixed in a bracket. Fresh thermal paste or pads are usually needed when a heatsink or module is removed, so plan for that before you start.
Laptop cooling parts by brand
- ASUS: the largest group in our range, covering the maker's consumer, gaming and ultrabook notebooks, which often use dual-fan cooling in the gaming lines.
- Lenovo: known for ThinkPad business laptops and IdeaPad and Legion models, where the cooling assembly is often a separate serviceable part.
- Acer: makes the Aspire, Nitro and Predator notebook families, and the range includes fans for several of them.
- HP: sells business notebooks such as EliteBook and ProBook, as well as consumer and gaming lines, which use different cooling layouts.
- Dell: known for Latitude business laptops and Inspiron and XPS models, whose cooling parts are usually model-specific.
- MSI: focuses heavily on gaming laptops, which tend to have larger thermal modules with several heat pipes.
Also in our range: Intel, Samsung and QNAP.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the right fan for my laptop?
Start with the exact model number, usually printed on the underside of the laptop. Then match it to the compatibility list or part number of the fan. Similar models from the same brand often use different fans, so a close match is not enough.
Should I buy a fan or a whole thermal module?
Buy a fan if only the fan is noisy, slow or dead. Choose a thermal module if the heatsink or heat pipes are damaged, or if the laptop still overheats after the fan and dust have been dealt with. A module is the more complete repair, but it is also more involved to fit.
Why is my laptop fan loud or running all the time?
The most common causes are dust blocking the vents and heatsink, dried-out thermal paste and a worn fan bearing. Cleaning the vents and renewing the paste often helps. If the fan rattles, grinds or does not spin at all, it should be replaced.
Do I need thermal paste when replacing a laptop fan?
A simple fan swap does not usually need new paste, because the fan sits separately from the processor. If you remove the heatsink or thermal module, you should clean the old paste and apply fresh paste or suitable pads. Check the service guide for your model first.
