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