What do you do if the cooling fan on your laptop is supposedly not working?

I got a message saying that the cooling fan is not working properly, that it could result in system damage, shutting down, data lost Etc. Then it powered itself off like it said it would .

What should I do? Get it looked at at a computer shop? Or just Get a cooling fan table thing? Will that resolve the problem?

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SW-User

Computer-specialty stores will most likely sell the fan as a replacement part. They may even offer repair services if you're squeamish about doing it yourself.

Either way, don't run the computer if your fan's not working. You will cause further damage.