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Laptop seriously overheating

  • 24-04-2011 12:49pm
    #1
    Leeg17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all, my laptop tends to get really really hot to the touch when I'm editing/rendering videos, watching Youtube and generally running several programs. This happens no matter where I have the laptop, on my lap, bed or even on desks and tables.

    I know there's supposed to be a 1/4inch gap between the laptop and a hard surface but my sister pulled of the rubbery pads that rises it. Does anyone know where I could get some or even a makeshift solution. Would like to not have to buy one of those cooling fans for it.


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Have you cleaned the cooler? Laptop heatsinks tend to use thin, high density copper fins that are easily blocked with general grime. A can of compressed or a vacuum cleaner should help you remove most of it. If you're feeling adventurous you can open it up and give it a through clean.

    You can get self adhesive feet in lots of places but you might have to cut them down to size. Maplin perhaps.


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