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#1



makare

Is there anyway to keep my laptop from overheating without having to buy a new fan?

I was going to try ice but that seemed ill advised.


#2

Ravenpoe

Ravenpoe

If the internal fan isn't working, you'll need to replace it. If it is working, and it isn't enough, invest in a laptop cooler.



#3



makare

That looks expensive :(


#4

Ravenpoe

Ravenpoe

makare said:
That looks expensive :(
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Not really. It's just a little table with some built in, usb powered fans. I don't know how much that model specifically costs, but you can find them for around $15-$20.


#5

linglingface

linglingface

I bought one for Mike a few years ago for about $20 from Best Buy. It ended up breaking less than a year later, though. >.>


#6

PatrThom

PatrThom

You might also try those defrosting enhancer things. They're like that table, only without the fans.

--Patrick


#7

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Be sure not to have it directly on something cloth covered. Don't set it on your couch or actually on your lap. Just a plank of wood large enough to support the laptop. If you want to get fancy, find an old cushion and tack it to the board. Or go to Wal-Mart buy a $9 TV Tray and knock off the legs.


#8

Azurephoenix

Azurephoenix

Those coolers really can help a lot... my brother uses one with his gaming laptop all the time and it keeps the CPU temps down and the case doesn't retain nearly as much heat.


#9

SpecialKO

SpecialKO

sixpackshaker said:
Be sure not to have it directly on something cloth covered. Don't set it on your couch or actually on your lap. Just a plank of wood large enough to support the laptop. If you want to get fancy, find an old cushion and tack it to the board. Or go to Wal-Mart buy a $9 TV Tray and knock off the legs.
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I'm with this. It's impressive how well a $5 wooden cutting board can deal with the problem.


#10



makare

I put a board under it and it really helped. Thanks guys! ^_^


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