A crisis

Is it a Pavillion or an Elite/ProBook pre-Ivybridge? If yes, pic related.

nice try OP, my laptop doesn't have anything that spins inside it.

is this the answer you wanted?

Put it in a plastic bag and submerge it in water.

Fun fact:

Apple computers throttle with normal use.

youtube.com/watch?v=9DyUitTVWlw

>be me
>own Chinknovo S440
>i5-4200U
>only one fan
>fails
>limit power to "eco"
>laptop running stable at 45°C
>still enough power for minimal usage
>Since Chinknovo, the fan was easy and cheap to replace
Felt good.