Abnormal Discoloration and Temps?

I've had my M1530 for almost 11 months now and I noticed this discoloration on the palm rest but more importantly are the temps. The CPU is hitting 97 degrees Celsius and the GPU is hitting at 94 degrees Celsius. I first noticed this after several hours of video conversions then I ran ORTHOS to replicate the results. Should I ask for a technician to replace the mainboard or heatsinK? I've tried to raise the issue with the GPU running at this temp before but to no avail. However, this is the first time the CPU has hit such high temps.

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What I'm wondering is why your GPU temps are so high when you're doing a CPU stress test; I don't think the GPU should be heating up like that... not that the CPU temps aren't abnormal.

 

11months, have you tried cleaning out the vents?

 

Yes. Those temperatores are in the danger zone. I would call Dell about it and be adamant yet kind about getting a replacement and they should be able to repair it for you if you're under warranty.

Do you wear a watch or something? I suppose the discoloration could be caused by your perspiration? I think someone had a similar problem about the wrist rest pitting. If I remember correctly, he was able to get a tech to swap it out with a new one.

 

I have cleaned the vents, to the best of my abilities. I even use a flashlight and angle it to check to see if its all clear.

Regarding the watch question, I take my watch off whenever I use my laptop because it annoys the heck out of me when I need to type something.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll try calling tomorrow, if not I am totally done with Dell even though this machine has been beastly to play Dead Space and Fallout 3 with.

 

The discoloration is normal on some finishes; it has happened on all of my rigs at or after that one year mark. More importantly, your CPU is in the danger zone, as many have said. Your GPU temps are concurrent with standard/semi/fully defective 8600M GT's. Your CPU is what you should be primarily worried about if you do alot of CPU intensive tasks (some gaming,rendering, etc.). I would say a cooling pad would be a good start. After that, I would undervolt the CPU to significantly reduce temps. If no Dell fix is offered, I would try a mix of the following for both issues: in-depth cleaning, new video drivers, or at the extreme, replace thermal paste.

 

Well, Dell's solution is to send a tech and replace the heatsink and palm rest panel. Hopefully, the replacement will work. I guess I just have to wait and see.

 

Have you tried cleaning the palmrest? Put a few drops of windex on a cloth and it clean it well, it'll be good as new.

 

The title looks like a medical condition.

Abnormal Discoloration and Temps? LOL!!!