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by cgarcia

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Notebook is overheating after in use for less then 1 hour.

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by maniacman

Aside from your notebook overheating, what information would you like from us?

by cmiller5400

that you use the notebook on a hard surface, and that the vents are not obstructed by dust, paper etc.

by tig2

See below post- I have my laptop on a wire rack that is a fully stable surface but vented. The rack lifts the laptop up from the table surface by about a half inch. My laptop is noticeably cooler with this solution in place. 17" laptop, 17 1/2" rack. The lappie is stable and much cooler.

by older mycroft

My Acer NB has its induction fan on the top, between the keyboard and the screen.

Having had 32 months with this NB I sometimes wonder why more manufacturers don't employ this method. As long as the exhaust port (RH side towards the back) is not obstructed I can use it on soft surfaces like duvets or car seats without a problem.

by cmiller5400

I was just suggesting that a hard surface is preferable to a lap, seat, bed or anything that can mold with the laptop. I totally agree with your response; a wire rack to raise it is a great idea.

by the scummy one

you can pick up a 'dock' for it that has fans that blow under the unit for around $20-$30. This can dramatically reduce the amount of heat that is being produced.

Make sure that nothing is blocking the vents. If it is still an issue, it is likely that a fan died internally.

If it is a new unit (under warranty) please contact the manufacturer for repairs. If not, it may be best to take it to a shop.

by tig2

Targus markets something called an "Ice Pad" that literally blows cooled air into the vents. I went a bit more low tech. I have a wire cooling rack- available at Target and the like in the kitchen section- under my laptop. This sits the computer up from the table by about a half inch thus allowing good airflow to the vents.

Also, don't get in the habit of resting your hands on the deck. You build up less heat that way.

Good luck!

by the scummy one

have the vents on the sides instead of the bottom. However, putting it on a bed, blanket, etc. still obstructs it quite well.

by tig2

When the Ice Pads came out and were limited in size and the newer lappies being quite large, I also happened to be baking cookies for the holidays. Took a hard look at my cooling rack and went out and bought more. For about $2.50 I have a stable vented surface that insures that the vents have all the airflow they need. Got one for the SO too. They work like a charm.

I now recommend this solution to anyone with a lappie. In some cases, it isn't enough to keep everything cool, but for most it is a great solution. And it doesn't cost the $$$ that an Ice Pad does. And you can find them readily.

Give it a try!

by captbilly1eye

In that making sure the fan intake vents are unobstructed is key.

I think by suggesting to use a 'hard surface' the intention was to avoid overly soft surfaces that may bunch up around the edges and block air flow. ...running your NB on top of a cushy comforter on your bed ain't a good idea.

I had a heat problem with a Compaq laptop that turned out to be caused by a small paper label that had dislodged itself inside the case and became repositioned in such a way it blocked the fan vents almost completely. It was hard to see at first since the vent was made of narrow black slits. But with the help of a paper clip, I was able to fish it out.

by w2ktechman

Get a water cooling kit. Of course, the tank would have to be carried around with the notebook.

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