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    My laptop keeps turning itslef off due to overheating

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by tomk7, Mar 15, 2009.

  1. tomk7

    tomk7 Notebook Guru

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    I could understand if I was putting it on a carpet and playing crysis for a few hours.

    But I just stream a TV show and it turns off after about 20 minutes. And it is on a hard surface as well.

    I've had it since May I think last year.

    Whats the best option for me?
     
    tomk7, Mar 15, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    What were the temps when it was overheating?
     
    Hirohata, Mar 15, 2009
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  3. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Use HWmonitor and see if its you gpu. If its your gpu don't be surprised if it fails soon
     
    Brendanmurphy, Mar 15, 2009
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  4. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    tianxia, Mar 15, 2009
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