Many people complain about overheating problem with the DV7, problems that sometimes are not even solved with cooling pads or additional fans.

The solutions range is not very comprehensive :

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3. HP Pavilion Dv 7, Heat Problems claims it is a driver problem that causes the CPU to overwork. This can be easily verified using the Task Manager. In this article the Sound driver is said to be the cause.

4. HP Pavilion dv7 notebook running way too hot recommends getting from Cool Master a 3-fan cooler that can be targeted on the hot spots, as well as another much more drastic solution:

   

Please check your fan isn't full of dust as this is a huge problem for laptops, also try this:

Select "Control Panel" from the Start menu.

Click “Hardware and Sound,” and then “Power Options.” A new window opens.

Click “Change Plan Settings,” and then “Change Advanced Power Settings.” The “Power Options” dialog box opens.

Select the “Advanced Settings” tab.

Click the plus symbol associated with “Processor Power Management” to open an options submenu.

Select “System Cooling Policy” from the submenu.

Click the down arrow under “System Cooling Policy” to reveal a drop-down menu.

Select “Active” from the drop-down menu to increase the speed of your CPU’s cooling fan.

Click “Apply” and then “OK.”

Hope it helps.

Hi, I’m Nicole, I’ll be happy to help you out today.

There are a few different ways you can control the fan speed on a Windows laptop without having to make permanent changes to the system. Here are a few options:

Adjust power settings: You can also try adjusting your laptop's power settings to reduce the workload on the CPU and other components, which may cause the fans to spin less frequently or at a lower speed. You can do this by going to Control Panel > Power Options and selecting a power plan that is optimized for battery life or reducing the performance of the system.

Clean the laptop's fans: Over time, dust and debris can accumulate inside your laptop's fans, causing them to spin faster and louder than necessary. If your laptop is out of warranty, you can try opening it up and cleaning the fans yourself using compressed air or a soft brush. Be careful not to damage any components while doing this.

You can also follow the procedure on the link below.

https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/cont...

Regards.

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