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!

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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Originally Posted by hulk1371

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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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.

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