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Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:15:06

x_Laura_x

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My laptop always gets very hot and it's awful, to the point where I can't actually touch the bottom of it

Even if I sit with it on the hard wooden floors, it still gets really, really hot.

My desk is the wrong height for me to be able to put my laptop on it and use it comfortably, but it still gets really hot on my desk.

I'm clueless.

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:18:31

KillER_

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are the fans working properly? probably need new ones or just need cleaning out. you can buy a can of that air stuff from a computer shop to clean them out and see if that fixes or helps the problem. other than that try keeping the laptop on a flat surface and maybe lift it every so often to help it keep cool. i think you can buy these mat things for them too. im not sure what they are or how much theyd be though, ive only read about them.

blimp blimp

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:19:32

x_Laura_x

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I shouldn't need parts, 5 months I've had this thing

Edited: October 25, 2009 @ 23:19

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:19:42

jonnythan

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Fan ducts might be clogged.

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:20:12

x_Laura_x

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jonnythan said:

Fan ducts might be clogged.

How can I see?

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:21:55

dabby

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Laptops components are packed into a pretty small volume, so maximum air flow is extremely important.
If you're up to the task & have the proper small screwdrivers, some units have fan access covers (look on the back or under a cover) and reach the dinky fan.

a good clean out usually does it .

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Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:22:22

jonnythan

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Take it apart.

There's really no easy way on most laptops. Some have a bottom cover you can pop off and clean out.

What model laptop?

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:22:43

x_Laura_x

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dabby said:

Laptops components are packed into a pretty small volume, so maximum air flow is extremely important.
If you're up to the task & have the proper small screwdrivers, some units have fan access covers (look on the back or under a cover) and reach the dinky fan.

a good clean out usually does it .

Oh God I wouldn't even attempt that.

Oct 25, 2009 @ 23:23:18

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