I have CPU fan error in one fan. There is a computer engineer checked my laptop and told me that I should change the two fans because they came as one unit so if the problem in one fan we should change both. Is that correct?
Another question please. If the problem in cpu fan only, should they change GPU fan and heatsink also?. The engineer told me that cpu, gpu and heatsink come as one unit. Thank you again for your help.
It's common that they are one unit, but anything more definitive than that requires a piece of information you have not supplied -- what model Latitude? 5430, 5550, etc.?
Before you order anything, run the pre-boot diagnostics (tap F12 at power-on and pick Diagnostics) so you can see the exact fan error code — that confirms which fan the motherboard thinks has failed. Also check whether the laptop is still under warranty, since a failed fan is covered and replaced at no cost. And if the machine was opened recently, have the tech reseat the fan cable first — a loose or slightly unseated connector throws the very same fan error and it's a free fix.
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If it's one unit, yes -- and since both fans have the same number of runtime hours, if one has failed the other likely will if not now, then shortly.