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    Momentus XT HD reaching high Temperatures

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by cmscluff, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. cmscluff

    cmscluff Newbie

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    HD is reaching temps of 62c+ and this can't be normal! Any ideas?


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    cmscluff, Oct 8, 2012
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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    i've never had a hdd reach thoses temps.
     
    batfinks, Oct 8, 2012
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  3. cmscluff

    cmscluff Newbie

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    yeah, very hot! i took the xt out to test my scorpion black 250gb and that can reach temps up to 60 also.
     
    cmscluff, Oct 8, 2012
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Perhaps you should clean the laptop's inside and make sure that you let air flow inside it. You can also try a different software (wrong readings??), and finally you can try a cooling pad to lower down a couple of degrees.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 10, 2012
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