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Old August 14th 18, 12:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.windows7.general
J. P. Gilliver (John)[_4_]
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Default WinXP laptop temp question

In message , Bill in Co
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Just a general question about laptops.

(So I've added the W7 'group.)
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.


Can you measure it with some sort of thermometer?

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.


It's _probably_ OK, but I'd be concerned too. In a similar condition
(the part of the case to the left of the tab key a bit hot to the touch
on my Toshiba Portégé), I obtained one of the vacuum fans that goes on
the side vent and sucks (better than the trays that blow from below,
IMO), but then I'm a bit paranoid as my last machine died from
overheating. Worth making sure the vents aren't clogged - both inputs
(usually underneath) and outputs (usually side, probably near your hot
port connector). If you do decide to add a fan tray, two things:
firstly, find where the hot spot in your laptop is, and - especially if
it's a tray with only one fan in it - make sure it's in the right place
(note: it _won't_ be in the middle); and secondly, don't get one with no
bottom cover or one with _large_ vents. Why? Because you can't put it on
your knee (lap) - the fan stops when it presses on your knee! The
side-sucking fans, though I think more effective, make the laptop shape
more unwieldy. (And getting the rubbery "lips" that come with them to
fit properly over the vents is fiddly.) I have the TecBean one with a
temperature readout (currently showing 32).
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