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    Heating problems on my XPS m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jstnmgr, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. jstnmgr

    jstnmgr Newbie

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    Hi to everybody this is my first post.
    My parents just got me an XPS M1530 notebook as a graduation present. The only problem im having with it is it seems to heat up way too quickly.
    The notebook heats up to where i can feel the heat through the touchpad and keyboard. Im not sure if its supposed to heat up like this since its my first laptop.
    Is there anything I can do to make it stay cool? Im already thinking about getting a notebook cooler ( this one)
    What do you think i should do?

    Any and all help is appreciated!
     
    jstnmgr, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. Polarix

    Polarix Notebook Evangelist

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    That notebook cooler would be a great choice. The XPS M1530 does get warm from what I've heard, considering it is also brushed aluminum.
     
    Polarix, Jun 17, 2008
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  3. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Yup. The aluminum palmrest is part of its cooling system. Instead of keeping the heat inside, like a plastic palmrest would, it radiates it out the aluminum palmrest.
     
    chelet, Jun 17, 2008
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