2006-10-16 03:51:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
yes it's normal..hence the usual advice is not to have it on something which stops the heat coming out ..eg dont put it on a cushion ..its not a good idea to even put it on your lap. Put it on a flat hard surface.
2006-10-16 03:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by baz 9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave it on a long time, it'll get hot.
I think mine overheated the other day because the whole screen went purple, so I turned it off for 10 minutes and then used it again.
If you have it on that much, I would reccomend getting one of those cooling plates. I don't know their proper name, but it's a square that clips into the bottom of your laptop and its got a fan in it or something.
They might not be as common these days, as when I got my first laptop, but still might help.
2006-10-16 03:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptops are for convenience and not be be used as a desktop type of computer. They over heat and you will not have a computer anymore. Turn it off when not in use. You can also get a mat that has a fan in it I think at Walmart. Best to get a desktop if you use the computer all day.
2006-10-16 04:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is a common feature of laptops. The heat from the processor and disk have got to go somewhere.
If it's a problem, you can get a heat shield to stand it on. A metal tea-tray (upside down) is cheaper.
2006-10-16 03:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Make sure that there is always a 'space' between the bottom of the laptop & the surface you are working on (so dont put it on the duvet!).
2006-10-16 04:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure are getting plenty of air circulating around the fan.
Try using a riser like the one from pcworld link listed bellow.
2006-10-16 03:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. NO, you should not let the bottom of your laptop get that hot, it's hard on your computer.
2006-10-16 03:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Leave it on a hard surface, such as a desk, not a soft furnishing, such as a cushion.
Many PCs ( inc. Dell eg ) are liquid cooled because they get so hot.
It should not be too hot to touch.
2006-10-16 04:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its very normal, try and turn it off once in a while to give it a break,
2006-10-16 04:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by splandastic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is the short answer, if u are that concerned then find a surface with different levels to allow airflow beneath it. as long as the vents are clear and the fan still works it will all be fine
2006-10-16 03:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋