CPU Overheating

My HP system is shown in attachment.

I am experiencing overheating and auto-shutdown.

I ran Wise Care and it reports:

CPU Load: 32%
CPU Temp: 143F

I looked at the CPU Fan and it was only rocking or pulsating, not turning. I replaced the CPU Fan the new one acted exactly the same way.

Now, I suspect the PSU, 5V section. I don't have a Volt Meter to confirm my suspicion and certainly can't afford to throw money at the problem. Am I on the right track?

I have been bypassing the system by hitting <F2> and it runs fine until I reboot, then I get a warning message: "System Fan Has Failed. Service System To Prevent Serious Damage!" Press <F2> to Bypass

Also, how can I reset the message?

I tried canned air to blow out dust (lots of dust) and the motor turns freely by finger. This is the fan directly over/on the CPU.

TIA :major

 

143°F is a litttle less than 62°C which is not overheating.
I hope I'm wrong but it seems there may be a problem with the fan's motherboard connector. I suggest you buy a Digital Multimeter - you can get a basic model for about $10,00.

 

Eldon,

I neglected to mention - that temp is with cover completely removed. Running with cover in place results in auto-shutdown before Wise evaluation can be executed.

I also neglected to remind you that I'm paralyzed. Is that a dilemma or your basic conundrum?

TIA

Don

 

I do remember that you are paralyzed. And I don't know what you mean by the second sentence.

Back to the overheating problem.
When did it start? I believe something may have gone wrong with the motherboard as you have already tried a new fan. If possible, can you take it to a repair shop and get an opinion?

Edit: It could also be that one of the wires from the PSU may have come loose in the connector on the motherboard.

BTW I tried to send you a Private Message.

 

Eldon, the second sentence was my lame attempt to bring a bit of levity to an otherwise dire situation. In SA parlance - a "sticky wicket".

The fact that the motor pulses as though trying to start tends to indicate that it is getting voltage but I suspect insufficient voltage which gets me back to suspecting the PSU.

It started about a month ago on boot-up when I first experiences the auto-shutdown and the fan failure warning.

There is one computer repair shop locally and he charges too much. I had him transfer data from my old computer to my new one and he charged $175 for 10 minutes work. My small disability pension won't handle that. :cry

 

That is disgraceful. I would have charged no more than $10.
Don, I do understand your situation. At this point all I can suggest is to carefully look at the wires in the connector on the motherboard. And do ask everyone you know - someone might have a multimeter lying around.