My HP laptop overheated (likely CPU chip). I live in a dusty clime, don't dust it often. My work is 7:30AM to 10PM (phew! busy! lots of clients...) Because I am near a plug, I keep it plugged in (with 12-cell battery in place) the whole time. Laptop is relatively new (purchased in 1/06). Help me avoid this problem! Overheating from dust or battery?
2006-12-08 03:53:56 · 10 answers · asked by fjpoblam 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
We always start with the simplest "solution" first ...sometimes that's all it is...
Are your fans running at all, or are they running frequently? Laptops are a little less prone to dust problems inside but you may want to ensure that the fans are dust free (use canned air purchased at computer stores, roughly $7-9 a can, and blow out the fan area. Could be that there is dust stopping the circulation somewhat. While at it, you can blow out the keyboard too.
Battery itself isn't likely to be the culprit...but if you have it plugged in all the time, try removing the battery to see if it improves.
CPU chip shouldn't be the culprit either and if all else is not providing any improvement, first determine were the laptop is sitting during useage...flat surface without space for airflow? You can purchase a laptop tray that holds 2 fans which the laptop sits on and the tray attaches to the USB port, providing almost constant air flow. This unit costs about $15-25 and although it's normally considered for older laptops especially when a fan isn't working correctly...it might correct your problem as well...
Still overheating? If it is the CPU Chip? The best recourse is to contact HP and find out why a less than year old laptop is reacting this way and it may be necessary to return the machine for servicing.
Do the other measures first though as they will tell you to do these things anyway...
Good luck
2006-12-08 04:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since your laptop is plugged in all day, use your laptop with the battery removed. This will also extend your battery life.
If the heating problem continues, then the laptop fan may not be operating properly. It should be obvious where the fan outlet is located on the bottom or back of your laptop. If there is dust present, use the canned air as suggested above. You should be able to feel air moving from this outlet with your hand. If you don't have a tech check it out.
2006-12-08 04:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by eboue1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this could be a combination of two factors. Most likely it is the dust and a lack of ventilation. First, find any fan ports or any slots where the computer pulls or pushes out air. You can either get a can of compressed air and blow out those slots, or blow into it yourself. It is always better to use the compressed air because you don't run the risk of accidentally spitting into your new laptop. It just more sanitary also. But if you see dust coming out another vent port, it is working.
One more trick is to try to keep those vent ports clear. I have a laptop that when I leave it on a surface with cloth on it, it will heat up and shut down. If there are fans on the bottom, put something under the feet of the computer to make some breathing room. Of course, if you want to do a more expensive way, get a laptop cooler.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=laptop+cooler&Submit=ENE&Ntk=all&N=0&Category=&SubCategory=&Brand=&PageStyle=%23
But you need to keep these free of dust too.
2006-12-08 04:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by zippydog02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, don't own a laptop, but...
Dust will cause electrical stuff to over heat, and if not caught in time cause a fire.
Also, a battery that is over charging can and does heat up, explode, leak, etc. So IF the battery gets re-charged by being in the computer when plug'd into the wall, then do NOT leave the computer plug'd into the wall all the time. Use it on just the battery every day for at least a few hours.
2006-12-08 04:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by wmorgel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's also a good idea to make sure the fan port, whether on the bottom or sides, is unobstructed and is permitting airflow. You also should never really set your laptop on your lap, a flat table with adequate space around it is ideal. Blowing the dust out will help a good deal too.
2006-12-08 04:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The overheating is from you having the laptop plugged up for a very long period of time and not giving it a break. You need to get a desk top computer it handles better under lots of usage.
2006-12-08 03:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jon M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like dust. if u keep ur laptop plugged in all the time than take the batter off and just plug it in. and if possible buy the matt that has the fan to cool down the laptop
2006-12-08 03:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recharging circuitry is also a source of heating.
And also heating(or excess heating)can be caused due to long periods of usage.
just keep it plugging it out once the battery is full charged
2006-12-08 04:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it depends on the software you are running.
Of course keeping your laptop well ventilated and keeping it tidy will help.
2006-12-08 03:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Arthur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the fan in it still running? If the fan is working it is probably dusty.
2006-12-08 03:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋