it has been on since about 1pm and its almost 11pm....is this why?
is it bad?
2006-10-14 15:43:11 · 10 answers · asked by um yea hi 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
YES, it sometimes mean it is overloading or it has been turned on for too long. If the computer gets too hot, it can acutally burst into flames and create an electrical fire.
2006-10-14 15:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What kind of smell? If it smell like melted wires then turn it off and get more cooling support for the computer. Take it to the computer technician to disgard any dangerous defective hardware.
2006-10-14 22:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave a normal running computer on FOREVER, without it overheating. However, yours is NOT running normal. Sounds like you've got a lot of dust build-up inside and also blocking the ventilations. Unplug your computer and clean that sucker. If you find it was dirty and things were blocked, then you can turn it back on after you clean it and see if it's better. If you find it doesn't need cleaning then leave it turned off and call a doctor! good luck :-)
2006-10-15 07:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a burning smell then I would turn it off right now and bring it in somewhere later to be looked at. As said above, it can cause a fire.
Not only that but it can ruin your data and anything else around your computer(e.g. your house, people, pets)
So, be safe.
2006-10-14 22:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
even tho it has been on a long time it should not smell that is a bad sign check to make sure your fan is working on it , it is not unheard of for computer to have fans stop then they catch fire they do run at high temps be safe have it looked at i would
2006-10-14 22:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Duane G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it smells electrical you should definitely turn it off and have it checked out.
2006-10-14 22:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by flagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In any case, a responsible and careful approach would definitely tell you that you should turn it off and have it checked.
2006-10-14 22:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by juliepelletier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely. It is a fire hazard, turn it off, unplug it from the mains and call your technician.
2006-10-14 22:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by aggi74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that's bad! Maybe your hard drive fan is clogged with dust or isn't running like it should be.
2006-10-14 22:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by MJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is giving off heat and smell something is probably burning......shut it off right away.......
2006-10-14 22:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by CUSTODIAN JOE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋