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Precision m4700 - run with closed lid
Hello,
I'm considering to buy m4700 and planning to run it with closed lid most of time.
Question is if it is OK from thermal maintenance perspective.
Thanks,
Anton
Dell - Harish M
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June 11th, 2013 10:00
Hi Anton,
Yes, you can keep the LCD off when the LID is closed. The air vents are located at the rear side of the laptop (refer to the attached picture).The area above the keyboard is the speaker.
Dell - Harish M
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June 10th, 2013 08:00
Hi Anton,
It is ok to use your laptop with LCD lid closed. Ensure that you always use it on a flat surface. It also depends on how much heat goes through the keyboard as LCD screens may heat up due to this. This may not be good for the LCD on a longer run.
aspass
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June 10th, 2013 09:00
Harish,
Thanks for the answer. My concern was mostly regarding ventilation holes that are just above keyboard (unlike for instance in inspiron series, where the holes are by sides). I'm not sure if the holes are for breathe in or out. And I will keep LCD off when the lid will be closed.
Could you please comment on this?
Thank you,
Anton
aspass
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June 11th, 2013 12:00
Harish, thank you for the comprehensive answer!