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    How hot should my palm rest be on my XPS 1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by caribbean_spur, Oct 8, 2009.

  1. caribbean_spur

    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    Here is the deal. I sent my computer for repair to Dell after a fall and when it came back, it came back with a variety of new problem. turns out, dell people damaged the the motherboard and forgot a few screws with a new palm rest when they were "fixing" it.

    Anyway, I got a technician to change the motherboard and I got a new palm rest. Now I have the feeling the palm rest/mouse pad get a bit warmer than before but I am not really sure.

    How hot should it be for a normally functionning XPS 1530? It is not burning hot or anything but I don't remember if before it was getting this warm.

    I would be grateful for any help! Thanks!
     
    caribbean_spur, Oct 8, 2009
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    shuttlexp Notebook Enthusiast

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    mine gets warm not that "hot" ;)
     
    shuttlexp, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Mine also will get *warm* but not *sizzling* not to the point where it *uncomfy* to rest my wrist(s) on it.

    What are your current temps running on your HD right now?


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    Cin', Oct 9, 2009
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    Is CPUID Hardware monitor accurate to access temps? If so I just install it. I will get back to you on that in a few hours. Thanks for the replies!
     
    caribbean_spur, Oct 9, 2009
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    Here is my HDD temp: 40C
    GPU: 57C
    Core0:36C
    core1:42C
     
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    Oh, your temps are just fine! Is your Palmrest still *overly warm*?


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    Cin', Oct 9, 2009
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    No it is not as hot as yesterday. Does CPUID harware monitor provide reliable temps?

    Thanks for the help guys.
     
    caribbean_spur, Oct 10, 2009
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