As the title says, is there any way I can clean the fans without opening the back panel of my laptop and not damaging my laptop?

Hi everyone,

I am facing an issue with my HP Victus laptop. It shows the battery at 100%, but the moment I unplug the charger, the laptop instantly turns blank and shuts off. This happens everywhere I tested it on the normal Windows screen and even inside BIOS.

I also ran HP Diagnostics, and it showed a battery warning/error, including 601. In BIOS, the battery charge state was showing not available. I noticed a mismatch as well: software sometimes shows around 80% battery health, but in reality the laptop cannot run on battery power at all.

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I also tried removing and reconnecting the battery, but that did not fix the issue.

At this point, I am not sure whether this is a battery failure, charging circuit issue, or something else. If the battery needs replacement, the battery part on the HP website is showing unorderable, so I am also looking for advice on what to do next or where I should check for a replacement(i've attached battery image).

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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What is the highest temperature you have had when on heavy use?

Considering buying HP Victus, specs:

Rtx 5060 80W

24Gb RAM

1 To SSD

Intel Core 7

Ive seen a couple reviews and it seems to run games very well, but I've heard that there's an issue with the hinges, so I checked the laptop physically and noticed that it's true, it's quite wobbly, and I'm worried it might cause issues as I'm planning to keep this laptop for a long time.

What's your experience been with the victus hinges and would you recommend I go for it or look for something else? For example Gigabyte A16 with rtx 5060 and i7 13th gen

Been a user of my victus for nearly 4 years to this day. It has never disappointed me until recently it started to throttle under very light gaming.

I have never changed my thermal paste. Is that the reason ? If so can someone guide me on how to do it.

I've been using the HP Victus 15 for five months now, and here's my updated review after thoroughly testing it for gaming, editing, and everyday tasks.

Specs & Upgrades:

• Processor: Intel i5-13420H
• GPU: RTX 3050 6GB VRAM
• Display: 15.6" FHD 144Hz
• RAM: Upgraded from 8GB to 24GB
• Storage: Upgraded from 500GB SSD to 1TB SSD

Performance:

Gaming:
I’ve played several games on ultra graphics settings, and the laptop handles them smoothly.

• GTA V and Sekiro run beautifully on ultra settings.
• FIFA 19 plays perfectly with no lags or stutters.
• For Valorant, I consistently get 250–280 FPS, dropping slightly to 200–230 FPS when using NVIDIA ShadowPlay to record in 1080p (60FPS) and playing on the highest graphics settings.
• Games released before 2020 run with little to no latency, making it an excellent budget gaming laptop.

Editing & Creative Work:
Using Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects has been a breeze.

• Even with high performance plugins and large files, the laptop rarely crashes unless I’ve installed a dodgy plugin.
• Rendering heavily edited videos does warm up the laptop slightly but not excessively.
• I've run Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro simultaneously with minimal lag (thanks to the 24GB RAM upgrade).

Everyday Tasks:
For normal workloads like university assignments, Excel, Access, or Word, the laptop performs flawlessly. You can run multiple apps at once with no issues. The keyboard is especially great for tasks like accounting, thanks to the numpad.

Issues & Drawbacks:

1. **Build Quality:**As I mentioned in my earlier review, the build quality isn't great. The plastic feels weak, and the hinges require care.However, as long as you don't travel with it too much or handle it roughly, it holds up well. After 5 months, it feels the same as when I bought it.The screen shakes if the table moves, but on a stable surface, it’s fine.
2. **Colour Calibration:**The display has a yellow tint out of the box. I recommend using the Intel Graphics Command Center to tweak the blue levels slightly for more natural colours. Edit: Added image of my Colour Calibration.
3. **Crashes:**The laptop crashes rarely, around once every two weeks. Sometimes it’s due to prolonged use, other times, it's random. It's rare enough not to bother me much thought so you should be fine and don't be too scared when it does happen.
4. **Additional Setup Needed:**Install HP Omen Hub to optimize performance. Before I installed it, the FPS was significantly lower.

Other Notes:

• Mic & Webcam: The mic is surprisingly good for a laptop, and the webcam is decent with proper lighting.
• Keyboard & Lights: The keyboard is comfortable, and the backlight works well, though I don’t use it much.
• Bluetooth & Accessories: I use Bluetooth headphones with no connectivity issues.

Final Thoughts:

For its price, the HP Victus 15 delivers fantastic performance for gaming, editing, and multitasking. The build quality is its only real weakness, but if you handle it carefully, it’s a great option. At this price point, it's an incredible value for what it offers.

Rating: Perfect for those who prioritize performance on a budget, 9.6/10.

Edit: Important Update – Major System Failure & Repair

On January 1st, my HP Victus suddenly shut down while gaming. No warnings, no overheating, just an instant power-off. I took it to the shop I originally bought it from and they diagnosed it as a motherboard failure. They sent it to HP for official repairs, with an estimated wait time of 45 - 50 days.

So far, I've been waiting for over a month, with around 20 days left until I (hopefully) get it back fully repaired. If you're considering buying this laptop, make sure to keep your warranty active, this failure happened out of nowhere and without a warranty it could have been an expensive fix since this is a laptop with the GPU soldered in. According to the people at the shop, it could have cost the same to buy a replacement for the motherboard as it would've to buy a new laptop completely.

Once I get my laptop back, I’ll update this post with:
✅ Whether the issue was fully fixed
✅ How the repair process went
✅ What to do if your HP Victus suddenly shuts down like mine.

New update as of 2/2/2025:

I've talked to the shop, they told me that the Repair center informed them that the Processor was completely fried from the motherboard. It's a very unfortunate situation but they said they requested a repair a few days back anyway and i'll get new information in the next 10-15 days about if it got repaired or if it's impossible at this point.

TLDR: HP Victus motherboard failed after 5 months of use. Sent for warranty repair (45–50 days wait). Always keep your warranty active!

So I recently brought hp victus ryzen 7 7445hs with rtx 4050 and played marvel rivals the cpu hit 100% but the temp didn't cross 80 (77 to be exact) and gpu didn't cross 60°c I limited fps to 60 fps but I was wondering if cpu hitting 100% is okay?

Do you guys generally recommend downloading the game on a Victus?