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    Asus notebook overheating?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Smartnacho, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. Smartnacho

    Smartnacho Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own an asus laptop (i don't remember the exact model) and i think its overheating.
    The config is he following:
    CPU: core 2 duo T7500 2.2 ghz
    GPU: Nvidia 8400M gs
    RAM: 2gb

    While i am surfing the internet the cpu temperature is 65-70 °C, while playing it gets as high as 80-90 °C.
    The gpu is around 80°C while on internet, and 90-95°C when playing!!!!

    I really think this temperatures are too high but im not an expert so i would really appreciate some advices.
    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    If you are overheating... usually any temp over 90C degrees is bad.

    (visit the NBR Cooling Central)

    when was the last time that you cleaned out the fans and vents thoroughly...?

    if never, then thats why.

    1) remove battery
    2) remove/unscrew the panels on the bottom of the notebook to get to fans and vents ( if possible, if not its okay)
    3) use flashlight to look through vents for the dust (if you cant see the light on the other end, then the vents are clogged up)
    4) go outside, get some compressed air (cans or compressor @ 50 PSI) and give the vents a good airing out all directions ( concentrating on the vents)
    .... you might want to brace the fan blade(s) when airing it out (with a toothpick or paperclip to prevent it from spinning out too much)
    .... or use short bursts (1-2 secs) of air instead of bracing the fans.
    5) go get some Q-tips and swab the fan blades and the area around it
    6) then go do a second airing with compressed air (all directions again focusing on the fans and vents) to push out the dust that was dislodged from the Q-tips

    7*) Now go use the flashlight again and look through the vents (shine the flashlight from the fan, you look through the other end) for anymore dust clogs.

    8) Then start up the notebook... and let the fans cycle up (use the Fan Toggle at max speed if your system has it) to push out any other dust that might have been stuck.

    If all goes well you should be able to close up the notebook and...

    you're done.

    *repeat this step until its cleaned out.

    Thats pretty much it. :)

    Just make sure to do this every two-three months... it should take about 15-20min per cleaning if you want to be thorough.

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    Gaming notebooks are a new thing, you must realize that you have to take some extra care of them over typical use notebooks:

    1) Battery: to maintain the longevity of any rechargeable battery
    - you must NEVER overcharge it [especially for long durations of time] by keeping it plugged into AC
    - when it reaches 100% you should unplug it and let it discharge to 5-15%, then plug it back to power
    - OR you can just charge it to 50%+ and remove the battery and store in cool place.. not the fridge [remember to use it occasionally 3-4 time a year to charge and discharge it].

    2.) Heat: to prevent a healthy notebook from overheating
    - ALWAYS use the notebook on a clean, hard & flat surface
    - NEVER use on soft surfaces (laps, beds, couch, etc.) that can block the fans on the bottom
    - RECOMMENDED to be used on a notebook cooler... namely the Zalman ZM-NC1000 or ZM-NC2000
    - check your fans underneath occasionally (at least once a month or two) for any dust clogs [clean them out with Q-tips and air cans/compressors]
    - ALWAYS monitor the temps (CPU, GPU, HDD, etc..) to watch for fluctuations, which would indicate overheating by dust usually

    By doing these simple things, your entire system will easily last for more than 3 years.
     
  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    you copy/paste it,right? :D
     
  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    yup.

    I have a lot of little things that I copy/paste when the same questions come up... over... and over.... and over again.

    People just need to do a bit of searching before posting... which is when I would stop copying/pasting. ;)