Pretty much everybody's right - the fan on your CPU heatsink has gone out (or is going out). I'm gonna take a guess that this is a Dell or HP computer, because that's the only place I've ever seen that message come up before. It's a nice warning. :)
But, depending on which model it is, it can be either easy or difficult to swap in a new fan. What I would do, honestly, if you have never worked inside a computer before, is take it to a computer repair store. There used to be one just off 31 in Vestavia, across from the City Center/Rave. I can't remember the name of them but if they're still open, they're excellent.
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Date: 2009-03-02 03:32 pm (UTC)But, depending on which model it is, it can be either easy or difficult to swap in a new fan. What I would do, honestly, if you have never worked inside a computer before, is take it to a computer repair store. There used to be one just off 31 in Vestavia, across from the City Center/Rave. I can't remember the name of them but if they're still open, they're excellent.