Acer Extensa EX215-34-P16A - fan always on, even when Idle or in suspend? (Intel Processor N200, 6W)

SerW

Hello guys!

I have an Extensa 215-34 laptop. BIOS version is 1.10.

The problem is: fan is active, even while in suspend.

My Operating System is Fedora Workstation 42, Gnome 48.4.

CPU temperature is 30 ⁰ Celsius.

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StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727877/acer-extensa-ex215-34-p16a-fan-is-always-spinning-intel-processor-n200-6w

Your EX215-34 laptop could have a faulty fan, so check this component out and its thermal paste could have also dried out, socheck all this out, as and if your laptop is operating at a low 30⁰C there is nothing wrong with the thermals of this latop and its a faulty fan or its sensor, which nothing can be done as the sensor s inside the cpu and cpu's can't be changed in these laptops. Try a fan control 3rd party app and see if that works to reduce the fan coming on. God luck and hope this helps you out.

This is the oem Acer fitted single fan for this laptop that you should replace

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SerW

I suppose it's all OK with the fan.

Notebook is brand new.

The problem is in BIOS v 1.10.

As far as I can not down the BIOS to v 1.08, I wish to ask Acer developers: please roll out new bios, where the trouble w/ fan will be eliminated.

The BIOS v 1.10 is about Embedded Controller update; and it produces the fan fault!

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727877/acer-extensa-ex215-34-p16a-fan-always-on-even-when-idle-or-in-suspend-intel-processor-n200-6w

Hi SerW,

🧊 Fedora Tweaks to Reduce Fan Activity (Extensa EX215-34, BIOS v1.10)

Since the fan behavior is tied to the Embedded Controller update in BIOS v1.10, and Windows tweaks don’t apply, try these Fedora-native adjustments:

🔧 Power Management

powerprofilesctl set power-saver

🔥 Thermal Daemon

sudo dnf install thermaldsudo systemctl enable --now thermald

🧠 Optional: Disable Intel P-State

Edit GRUB config:

sudo nano /etc/default/grub

Add this to GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT:

intel_pstate=disable

Then update GRUB and reboot:

sudo grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfgsudo reboot

SerW

Hello Puraw!

No luck, unfortunately.

I extremely wish Acer to roll up a BIOS update.

Axxo

The Acer Extensa EX215-34-P16A's fan running constantly, even when idle or suspended, is likely due to a combination of factors. It could be a software issue, a hardware problem, or a combination of both. Potential causes include background processes, a faulty thermal sensor, clogged vents, or disabled power-saving modes.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Possible Software Issues:
Background Processes:
Many applications can run in the background, even when you're not actively using them. These processes can consume CPU resources, generating heat and causing the fan to run.
Aggressive Power Management:
The laptop's power management settings might be configured to favor performance over quiet operation, causing the CPU to run at higher speeds and thus generating more heat.
Software Conflicts:
Certain software, especially antivirus programs or other utilities that run at the kernel level, can sometimes cause fan issues. Consider temporarily disabling or uninstalling such programs to see if it resolves the problem.

Corrupted System Image:
In some cases, a corrupted system image can lead to fan problems. Running the DISM and SFC commands can help identify and repair such issues.
Possible Hardware Issues:
Clogged Air Vents:
Dust and debris can accumulate in the laptop's vents, restricting airflow and causing the fan to work harder to cool the system. Cleaning the vents can help.
Faulty Thermal Sensor:
A malfunctioning thermal sensor might be giving inaccurate readings, causing the fan to run constantly even when the laptop isn't overheating.
Fan Failure: The fan itself could be failing or malfunctioning.
Overheating Components:
Other components, such as the graphics chip or hard drive, might be overheating, indirectly causing the fan to run.
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billsey

Likely the CPU temperature is high enough that the fan should be running. One of the things the embedded controller update did was change the fan table to make the CPU run cooler.