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    ITstudent2006 Posts: 2,243, Reputation: 329
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    Mar 31, 2009, 05:28 PM
    Laptop suddenly getting really hot!
    My laptop is suddenly getting really hot as I use it. I am unsure of what can cause this except a lot of usage.

    If anyone has any idea's TIA I was unsure of what to include in this so feel free to ask any Q's!

    Here's my specs:

    Gateway M-6309
    Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
    Intel Dual-Core T2330 1.6GHz
    1.5 GB RAM (533MHz)
    140GB HDD

    If this makes a difference, the battery doesn't work, yet it's still in the PC. I have to use the power cable!
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    hulk1371 Posts: 22, Reputation: 2
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    Mar 31, 2009, 05:44 PM

    I would guess that either the cooling fan does not work and will need replaced or the computer needs cleaned. Too much dust can cause overheating
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    Mar 31, 2009, 09:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hulk1371 View Post
    i would guess that either the cooling fan does not work and will need replaced or the computer needs cleaned. too much dust can cause overheating
    Was thinking the same thing, sounds like the air passage way has been blocked, the fan has locked up or stopped, or there's just plain been a short on the board. Check the immediate sides and bottom obviously for airway obstruction and invest in a targus coolpad for future operations.
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    ITstudent2006 Posts: 2,243, Reputation: 329
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    Mar 31, 2009, 09:45 PM

    Would you recommend me taking it apart and cleaning it?
    I have a Targus rise pad, I need to get a chill pad though huh!

    Rick
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