My laptop is getting realy hot, I can't even use it on my laps, I wonder if the fan is ok and working properly. What shall I do to check and fix it if neccesary. Thanks for your help
2006-07-22 05:45:31 · 6 answers · asked by josh b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Here is a lovely free program that i have used in the past.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7309,tfg,tfg,00.asp Motherboard monitor, will tell you temperature and fan speeds and the like.
Also another way, is if your able to, go into your bios, and go into Pc Health status. and that should tell you.
To help reduce temperature, take an air compressor or just canned air and blow out any fans or heat holes on your laptop, dusk with do a lot to heat up your system. Also if your able to see where there is a fan on your laptop, make sure it spins up.
Anyways blow it out anywhere theres a fan or holes that look like let out heat, getting rid of dust will help A TON.. I dropped my system 10degrees recently by blowing out the cpu fan and heatsink.
Good luck
2006-07-25 08:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by dukejasonduke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most laptop get really hot like yours. Mine too. And that is normal. You can buy a gadget for cooling it down from Best Buy or any other computer stores. Check these out:
Targus Notebook Chill Mat - Silver
Model: PA248U
Lightweight, portable chill pad keeps your notebook cool no matter how hot and heavy your workload gets. 2 built-in fans quickly dissipate heat from your notebook. Reduces overall system temperature — improves performance and increases computer life. Powered by notebook's USB port
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6211752&type=product&id=1074788100200
Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Notebook ChillHub
Model: AWE01US
This notebook hub has a two-fan cooling system to protect your notebook and workspace from damage caused by overheating. Four USB 2.0 ports allow plug-and-play ease when connecting devices such as keyboards, mice, PDAs and memory drives.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6861121&type=product&id=1093469291003
2006-07-22 06:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by lab_rat06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors have found that holding a 'laptop' in the lap can result in sterility, or at the least, reduced sperm count... then, you grow titties, lose facial hair...
Ugly scene, man... put the 'lap top' on a table, TV Tray holder (Wood! $7.88 at Walmart!), chair, or other solid surface, NEVER on cloth surfaces, that could restrict air flow, or become enflamed!
And, wear Boxers, NOT 'briefs' or your gf's panties! The jewels need AIR just like the 'laptop'!
2006-07-22 05:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a small free program is avial. to check your motherboard functionality. called 'motherboard monitor' avail from snapfiles. if your fan is working it will make lots of noise; could be a hardware prob. laptop coolers avail. for those pesky hi speed jobs that do ok, make sure your processor is not running a bunch of un-needed processes; freefile 'what's running?' can give you an overview of just that.
2006-07-22 05:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download "Everest Ultimate Edition". It will give you that plus a hundred other great things.
www.download.com/3001-2086_4-10499292.html
2006-07-22 05:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by Im2hard2please 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what model you have. There're many utilities you can use, but they only work on certain models.
Take your pick.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=laptop+cooler&Submit=ENE&Ntk=all&N=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=
2006-07-22 08:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by biller19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋