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    need cooling pad-heats up crazy

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by CompUG, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. CompUG

    CompUG Notebook Evangelist

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    my laptop is a gateway m 6862 and today it shutdown by itself and i think its because it heat up like crazy, so what cooling pad should i get and i do use the laptop on my lap..
     
    CompUG, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. David

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    Before investing in a cooling pad, I'd suggest giving your laptop a thorough cleaning if you haven't done so in the past few months. Use a can of compressed air to clean the fan blades and radiator inside of your laptop.
     
    David, Jul 16, 2009
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  3. CompUG

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    Yeah i already did that a few week ago and did it today, and it still a little hot not as much as before..
     
    CompUG, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    If it`s heating up more than when it was new and you have cleaned out the vents, check device manger in case something program is excessively using your CPU.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 17, 2009
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  5. CompUG

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    i went to device maanger but what am i looking for??
     
    CompUG, Jul 17, 2009
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    Look at what you cpu usage is when your notebook it idle, it might be fluctuating between 0-10% but that is normal , any high could be a problem.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 17, 2009
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  7. dancom96

    dancom96 Notebook Consultant

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    It's in task manager. (ctrl+alt+del)
     
    dancom96, Jul 19, 2009
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  8. Melinapayne

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    ctrl+alt+del -> second tab (processes)
     
    Melinapayne, Jul 19, 2009
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  9. flipfire

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    Show your temperatures
     
    flipfire, Jul 19, 2009
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