| |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
| Computers Sidetrack to Computers, Questions on your home computer? Posting just for registered members.... |
 |
08-03-2012, 09:08 AM
|
#1
|
|
Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
|
Laptop getting hot
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?
|
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
|
|
|
|
08-03-2012, 09:41 AM
|
#2
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
|
Is the laptop fan still running? If the fan has died in the laptop...the laptop will soon follow.
|
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
|
|
|
|
|
08-03-2012, 09:42 AM
|
#3
|
|
BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
|
They need ventilation which is not very good when sitting on your lap!  |
 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
|
|
|
|
|
08-03-2012, 11:48 AM
|
#4
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
|
Is it a new problem with an older laptop or a new laptop?
The HP I have from work get's wicked hot.
-spence
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-03-2012, 02:21 PM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
|
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.
|
something clever and related to fishing
|
|
|
|
|
08-03-2012, 04:03 PM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnySaxatilis
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-04-2012, 06:07 AM
|
#7
|
|
........
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-06-2012, 05:48 AM
|
#8
|
|
Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
|
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.
|
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
|
|
|
|
|
08-06-2012, 07:03 AM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
|
Staples is really pushing their PC service, they might even do it for free if it doesn't need parts.
-spence
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-06-2012, 09:46 AM
|
#10
|
|
Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
|
definitely get the techies to take it apart. you need that fan running.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-07-2012, 06:35 PM
|
#11
|
|
........
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-07-2012, 06:55 PM
|
#12
|
|
Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raven
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? |
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-07-2012, 09:35 PM
|
#13
|
|
........
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
|
the Elder scrolls: SKYRIM were to intensive for my on-board card
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-13-2012, 06:24 AM
|
#14
|
|
Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
|
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.
|
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
|
|
|
|
|
08-13-2012, 06:36 AM
|
#15
|
|
...
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MA/RI
Posts: 2,411
|
Hard drives are inexpensive and easy to install.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-13-2012, 06:59 AM
|
#16
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsoxticket
Hard drives are inexpensive and easy to install.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
|
Yep....I concur. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:56 PM.
|
| |
Hybrid Mode