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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Most laptops have some level of integrated fan/heatsink, requiring you to change out the whole thing.
In general they aren't hard to replace though, once you figure out how to get the thing apart. Laptops aren't always intuitive when it comes to cracking the case and exposing the motherboard.
I will say a quick Google of "G7 replacement fan" suggests this might be a common problem.
The first thing I would do is take the laptop apart, expose the fan, and make sure it's not obstructed. I've seen some pretty poor airflow designs in laptops, which generally pull air from the bottom and blow it out the side. This 90-degree angle tends to collect dirt/dust/hair IN the fan itself, leading to heat buildup.
If it's not obstructed and truly not spinning, post back and we'll work on getting you a replacement.
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After about an hour, finally got it apart. No obstruction - just not spinning.