Asus Laptop Fans Not Turning On: How to Fix

First reported on r/techsupport on June 24, 2026.

Users are reporting that their Asus laptop fans are not turning on, causing game lag and overheating issues. The issue is likely related to a software or hardware problem. To fix this issue, users can try restarting their laptop, updating their drivers, or resetting their laptop settings.

What it looks like

  • Fans not turning on
  • Game lag and overheating issues

How to fix it

  1. Restart your laptop.
  2. Try using your fans again.
  3. If the issue persists, update your drivers to the latest version.
  4. Go to the Asus support website.
  5. Download and install the latest fan driver.
  6. Restart your laptop again.

Affected products

  • Asus laptops

Sources

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