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Old August 14th 18, 01:00 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Bill in Co
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Default WinXP laptop temp question

Paul wrote:
Bill in Co wrote:
Just a general question about laptops. Is it ok for some laptops to
have a port connector (for example) get so hot it's uncomfortable to
touch? I have a Dell 830, 2.4 GHz model, where the back Ethernet jack
is too hot to leave your finger on for any length of time.

The other reported temps by CPUID are good I think (under 40 C), the
hottest recorded temp being the NVIDIA NVS 140M video, at 54C. And
surprisingly, the laptop fan is pretty quiet. I've just never expected
this, but have limited experience with computer temps. TIA.


An Ethernet jack should not get warm.

The temperature you describe, is around 65C, give or take.

Is the laptop battery life shorter than normal ?

Or does the Ethernet connector only get hot
while the laptop is charging ?

Paul


Well, like John was saying, I think it's hot because its near some metallic
part of the motherboard that runs a bit hot, and since it's metal, it's just
conducting heat from that point (and the neighboring port is also pretty
warm). But the whole lower right hand side corner of the laptop is pretty
warm. (I don't think the battery life is poor, but I haven't checked it,
and these ports or jacks happen to be on the right hand corner of the
laptop).

65C is when you can't hold your finger on it for very long (meaning like
5-10 seconds)? I was thinking it would be a lot less than that.


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