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My computer is VERY Hot!
Why is the bottom of my computer so hot? Even on my lap when I make sure it can breathe, it just doesn't seem it should be so hot.
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mmainprize
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August 7th, 2008 20:00
ejn63
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August 7th, 2008 20:00
You should not be running it on your lap - it should be used on a hard, flat surface only.
Have you run the Dell diagnostics to verify the operation of the fan(s)? f12 at powerup.
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August 7th, 2008 21:00
It's been a long time since I've seen Dell or any of the others call them laptops - they're called notebooks.
wildhogs3
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August 8th, 2008 01:00
Hi,
Dell calls them laptops. No one really calls them notebooks.
Austin
notladstyle
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August 8th, 2008 03:00
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?~ck=anav&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19
They are called laptops on dells homepage.
oldfield
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August 8th, 2008 03:00
Call them what you will they do get hot when on your lap. There was a lady on these boards complaining her notebook got so hot it stained her legs.
Hot Notebooks
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August 8th, 2008 04:00
wildhogs3
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August 8th, 2008 04:00
Hi,
Yes, it is common for your laptop to heat up at the bottom. Of course if you notice any lagging in performance or video problems when your laptop heats up it might be a graphics card issue.
Austin