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    Asus F50S GPU overheating badly

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by 1nformal, Sep 18, 2010.

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    1nformal Notebook Enthusiast

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    My GPU reaches temps of around 105, 107C when playing games. This is not normal. A forum member suggested it could be due to a clogged heatsink. Where can I find instructions on disassembling the laptop so I can clean it out? Thanks!
     
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    Can anyone help?
     
    1nformal, Sep 19, 2010
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    Have you try using an compress air car to spray on the vents while its off?
     
    JosephThaiNguyen, Sep 19, 2010
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    Would that help? I mean, I imagine the clot is on the inside...I'll give it a shot.
     
    1nformal, Sep 19, 2010
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    it will help a lot.. trust me.. my Dv5t's temps dropped a lot once dust was cleared from the vents.
     
    sean473, Sep 19, 2010
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