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Fan runs all the time and is loud. Sometimes by tilting the unit the fan changes pitches. Laptop is used on a table and airflow seems adequate.

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Hi,
Based on the information you provided there could be couple of reasons atleast: 1) Looks like the fan is having issues and needs to be replaced. 2) There is some CPU intensive programs (or background program . a virus?) running in the background.
You may want to run the Antivirus scan once to check for some unwanted background programs.
If it doesn't solve the issue, then probably the fan needs replacing.
Thanks and do tell if it did solve your problem.

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Fan normally runs aloud when it runs very fast. This is caused by overheating CPU or Motherboard chipsets. Probably the copper pipe on your CPU is not having good contact with the chips when in a horizontal position. That's why when you tilt your machine it stops... You'll need to take the laptop apart & use a good thermal grease to put on your chipsets so that it gets good contact & cools your machine as needed. At the same time see if there is anything in there. Pls contact me for other info.

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