Notebook running hot

Question

My notebook continually runs hot lately, the fan going non stop, with my
it just shutting down after not too long a period of time after getting
'draggy' so to speak and then freezing; locking up. My uneducated guess is
that I need a new battery pack? Any thoughts?.......

AussieChris · Answer

Hi,

Some models ran the fan all the time, and varied the speed. You may have a blocked heat-sink[ clogged with dust ] and another thing to look at is CPU activity. It may be running 100 % all the time. I dont think the battery will have anything to do with it.

Regards Chris

rwm32 · Answer

It's overheating. What model is it? Try searching these forums for (e.g.) '5150 overheating' to find instructions on cleaning out dust.

Cindy3604 · Answer

My notebook is an Inspiron 1150. Actually I'm relieved that the two messages I received in reply to my question refer to it being dusty and I'm interested in someone advising how to clean it also!

Thank you for your response!

Cindy3604 · Answer

Thank you!

rwm32 · Answer

OK -- here's a link to instructions for removing dust from the heatsink radiator grille for an Inspiron 5150, which I believe is almost identical to your model:   http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_general&message.id=184349   This could be a job for your friendly local computer store, if you're unhappy about taking your laptop slightly apart.   Once the dust has been cleaned out this time, you can keep it clean by getting a can of air and blasting through the grille from the back of the unit every couple of weeks.

AussieChris · Answer

Hi, Your model has a reputation for a few problems, and this is one of them. Make sure you also check the CPU activity.                                                                    Regards Chris

Cindy3604 · Answer

Thank you Chris, I sure will.  Thank you !

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