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March 26th, 2004 08:00

Inspiron 8200 Case

Hi everyone,

I have my Inspiron 8200 just over a year now, but I have the idea that the case of the Inspiron 8200 is expanding due to heating of the computer. When I look at my computer from the top there seems to be a 3mm gap between the keyboard and the fans (at the right just where the fans are, under the screen at the right of the brand name where also the indication lights are) and since a week or so my inner fan is making more noise than ever before, could this be the result of the expanding?

Does anyone else have the same "problem" with their Ispiron 8200 housing?? And is there a way to stop this expanding trhough heat?

Thanks,

Karsten

  • JohnM025

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    Posted March 26th, 2004 14:00

    KarstenPB,


    Run the Dell Diagnostics to test out your fans to see if they are functioning correctly.



    Thank you for choosing Dell.

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    Posted March 26th, 2004 16:00

    I just did a full system check with Dell Diagnostics and besides me hearing the noise the system thinks its all fine. I got a pass on both fans (check for processor fan and check for the motherboard fan). So I shouldn't bother too much about the noise though?

    How about the fact that the heat seems to affect the casing of the laptop, is that a serious issue or can I leave the "problem" for what it is, since everything seems to work fine...?

    Thanks again,

    Karsten