There is a fan control program available here:

http://www.buzzard.me.uk/toshiba/windows.html

It works on SOME Toshibas

"Lynn W" <lynn.williamson@btForeverRedinternet.com> wrote in message 
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>I have a Toshiba A30-714 and ever since I've had it the fan has always
> come on a lot.  In fact I've just timed it and it comes on every 30
> seconds. Is this normal?
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