HP laptop is getting very hot on left side. Almost too hot too have on my lap....I this a symptom of something about to happen? Any thoghts?

Is the laptop fan still running? If the fan has died in the laptop...the laptop will soon follow.

They need ventilation which is not very good when sitting on your lap!:rotf2:

Is it a new problem with an older laptop or a new laptop?

The HP I have from work get's wicked hot.

-spence

unscrew the screws that hold the fan plate in, and clean out all the dust and crap in there with something. you'll be amazed, its like cleaning out the lint in the dryer.

unscrew the screws that hold the fan plate in, and clean out all the dust and crap in there with something. you'll be amazed, its like cleaning out the lint in the dryer.

Which reminds me, you guys should all clean out the lint in your dryer vents this weekend.

I did mine a while ago and was astounded how much lint was in there.

-spence

don't use it on your lap anymore!
or you'll burn the boys
vacume out the fan area if possible
might be full of dust

The fan is not operating. Can't open the cover plate without removing the trim surrounding the whole keyboard.... Going to see if the techies at Staples can help out.

Staples is really pushing their PC service, they might even do it for free if it doesn't need parts.

-spence

definitely get the techies to take it apart. you need that fan running.

NOT THAT ITS RELATED

just installed a double fan video card in my PC to enhance graphics
and it now is blowing cool air.... turns out the processor was covered
in brown dust underneath the fan...q-tips yanked it all out with ease
like miniature dust busters.

NOT THAT ITS RELATED

just installed a double fan video card in my PC to enhance graphics
and it now is blowing cool air.... turns out the processor was covered
in brown dust underneath the fan...q-tips yanked it all out with ease
like miniature dust busters.

aaah, watching veggie porn again?

the Elder scrolls: SKYRIM were to intensive for my on-board card

Hard drive is dying... not replacing it, so copy data and pics to a stick and use it until it dies..... Will find a cheap machine to surf web when it happens.

Hard drives are inexpensive and easy to install.
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Hard drives are inexpensive and easy to install.
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Yep....I concur.