how do I keep it on my lap without burning & still keep the vents unblocked. I use a book now but its awkward.
got any ideas?
2007-09-20 12:45:47 · 13 answers · asked by eyepopping hideous female troll 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I bought a laptop fan from Walmart for about $20. It goes below the laptop, uses power from the USB and has two additional fans that keep the laptop cool for hours on end.
2007-09-20 12:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually using a laptop on one's lap is a bad idea... Most laptops get pretty hot, as you've noticed.
Try getting one of those little folding trays, like the ones you'd use for eating in bed and put the laptop on that. Besides keeping the laptop off your lap, this will allow the laptop to breathe, and will put the keyboard in a better position for you anyways.
Bed Bath & Beyond has one that's made of wood and plastic for like $10. it's large enough for any laptop, and has some extra space on the side for a small mouse, or a trackball.
2007-09-20 12:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by PoohBearPenguin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rain Design iLap Laptop Stand keeps the cool air flowing around the machine even if it's on your lap.
2007-09-25 20:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is extremely undemanding for laptops to get warm below, in case you think of approximately it, a classic laptop laptop has lots of ventilation around it, besides the undeniable fact that the ventilation ports on your pc are the two on the sides and the backside the place it is resting on your lap. this may well be greater considerable somewhat if the applying is photos extensive, which will use greater means on the CPU or GPU (photos processing unit) - means = warmth. you will desire to attempt to have a flat floor under your pc to allow sufficient ventilation, if no longer your overheating difficulty ought to develop into hardware failure.
2016-10-09 13:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common problem. I picked up an Antec cooler for $9.99 (after rebates). I watch the Sunday paper ads very closely and have gotten some pretty good deals. There are usually an abundance of deals around holidays.
2007-09-20 12:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting a chillipad. And using it on the lap is not a god idea as said. use it on a table or something.
2007-09-20 12:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a laptop cooler. Circuit City or Walmart has variety of selections for under $25.00.
2007-09-24 15:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by Zoivic.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that will happen no matter what reason is because the fan on your lap top is to small you can always upgrade it but it wont make much of a diffrence...
2007-09-20 12:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a common problem.
Can you say class action lawsuit?
Get the lawyer from the McDonalds coffee lawsuit.
2007-09-20 13:01:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will happen usually. i keep mine on one leg centered and that keeps the fan off from my leg but it can be hard to balance A few things i can suggest is
Wear a pair of denim pants when you work with your laptop
or
buy one of these only a little (or a lot) cheaper
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-8611475-8391033?asin=B0006MVJUW&afid=yahoossplp&lnm=B0006MVJUW|Targus_Notebook_ChillHub__AWE01US&ref=tgt_adv_XSMG1060
2007-09-20 12:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by Ghyuf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋