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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Demon-Seed on December 16, 2009, 05:18:38 pm
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Hello
We are possibly getting a new laptop soon due to this one heating and feezing. It has been a noted problem for this model (Dell Inspiron 1150 notebook).
I was thinking of converting it into a bartop, since it has been years since I have done a project, however before I spend the time and money is there any way to get this laptop to cool off? Could I uncase it add some sort of fans to usb ports or something?? Just looking for suggestions.
thanks
Jim.
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Did you try blowing it out with compressed air? (Duster)
I have a Dell 5100 that did the same thing several years back. I emailed and called Dell several times. The were 'surprised' as this was new to them... They offered 'advice', but their advice didn't help.
Weeks later, I finally found a forum with lots of people with the same heating issue, with the same Dell 5100. Someone suggested that the compressed air helped them. I approached mine from all angles and had very good success.
I know it's not the same model....but I'm sure it's worth a shot.
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My Toshiba had an overheat problem. I took it apart, turns out the fans and heat sinks were clogged with dust. A little compressed air, and good as new.
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If you're converting it to a bartop you could rip the covers off it to add more access for air to ventilate it.
Make it "naked" so to say. ;D
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Hey
I took it apart today and it had a lot of dust... blew it out. It seems to be running much better now! Problem is, she may not buy a new one yet now that it is working again L(
thanks for the help guys.