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Having problems with overheating resulting in crashing

NaiveMelodies · 2009-01-20 14:02:44

Having problems with my laptop, a compaq presario v6500. Whenever I set the performance level to balanced or high performance, the laptop gets very hot, making it not only uncomfortable but crash. I've had it for over a year and I've been told i need to replace the fan. Just wondering what you guys think, i've heard a…

20-01-2009 2:02pm

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NaiveMelodies

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Having problems with my laptop, a compaq presario v6500.
Whenever I set the performance level to balanced or high performance, the laptop gets very hot, making it not only uncomfortable but crash.
I've had it for over a year and I've been told i need to replace the fan.
Just wondering what you guys think, i've heard a laptop cooler is a good solution?
If i have to get it repaired and get a new fan , how much will this cost?

Cheers.

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#2 20-01-2009 2:18pm

Alanstrainor

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Try cleaning the vents and fan, as dust may have clogged it.

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