Loud fan Sony Vaio VGN-BZ11XN

Hi, I bought a Sony Vaio VGN-BZ11XN. It's a good, fast notebook ..., but the cooling fan is a little noisy ;)
Any of you think it too?

The so called noise begins at around 0:33. Forgive the quality of the video (and audio), though ... it's just recorded by a mobile.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• Sony
• Vaio
• VGN-BZ11XN
• noisy
• fan
• cooling

[GloveMaster02]

I have Sony Vaio BZ11MN and the same problem with my laptop too. I just wonder this is a common problem with BZ model. Really annoying to say the least. I sent mind under warranty and it is fixed now.  Now I'm thinking twice buying Sony Vaio laptop as they should let customers know regarding the common problem such as faulty fan and should be replace even the laptop out of warranty.

[Niro2288]

Just want to let all you guys know, the fan problem occured three times in less than a year time. The last time was in october and the people from Sony promised me that they have included a new developed fan in the laptop. New developed as in 'there are a lot of trouble with the damn fan, we have to make a better one'. So after all, I really hope it was the last time that I have to sent it back. But like the most people here, I'll think twice before I buy another Vaio ...

[Compgenius999]

does you vaio vibrate like mad near the fan when it makes that noise too?

[Niro2288]

If you still have warranty, I suggest you to phone Sony's aftersales service to replace the fan. I did that and they sent it back two days later.

[getreal2k8]

Niro so now your laptop is silent or still a bit noisy, just not as much?

[Niro2288]

It behaves like a fan should behave. There's a low fan-noise, but not disturbing at all. However, I've taken my vaio on a working trip and at arrival the noise started up again. After a few hours it worked it out itself. But I took no risk and let Sony know that there's still a problem with it. If you're planning to buy one, I would recommend another Vaio! My friend have other versions, eg CS. And their's have no problems at all (the way it should be!). Grtz

[fraserChapman]

All the fan needs is a few drops of good lubrication oil. 3-IN-ONE or sewing machine oil is perfect. Honestly, I have fixed so many noisy Vaio's (all different models) using this method and it works perfectly. The only other thing to say is to avoid degreasers such as WD40 which are not viscous enough for the job. Honestly, a few drops of oil on the spindle is all that is required.

[xoxholly2709xox]

i have a sony VGN-CS11S and it makes the exact same noise!

[Pabloso100]

Oh gosh! I feel like being in a dentist room.

[ishynum846]

I have a VGN-cs230J...trusted sony vaio and spent a hell a lot of money thinking it had the best hardware WRONG!! fan noise driving me nuts..even with the cooling pad with 3 fans the laptop still goes crazy!!!!

[mccafar]

fuckn fan voice. DONT BUY SONY VAIO

[nuuesp1]

Faulty fan motor..KNOWN Sony defect. You must have Sony repair. WARNING: Back up files before repair. I got my VAIO back and Sony corrupted the op system, apps Word, Excel and printing. A system restore has to be done and apps reinstalled...total nightmare!!! I want my money back..Sony defers to warranty and Sony Centre retailer to guarantee. Only after 2nd repair can I get an exchange..after 3rd, a refund. DON'T BUY SONY..tell your friends and file a complaint to consumer protection agency!!!

[ieatcatlitter]

I have a Sony VGN-CS215J in White. I have had it for around 5 months. No problems so far and then within the last month, the stupid A and S keys started losing paint. I figured I would just wait and get them replaced at Best Buy. Then last night I was on my computer and all of a sudden the fan sounded like it wanted to explode. It's been audible for a while now but I just ignored it since everything seemed fine. I plan on bringing it to BB while on break from school. Wish me luck.

[amiccare]

sadly i've got a cs 11 s and it goes with exactly the same problem. Sent it to support and they fixed it.. now the problem shows up again.. god damn it :(