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    Dell laptop - overheating problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Demise, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. Demise

    Demise Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently own a dell laptop and have the problem of it overheating very quickly as opposed to other laptops I have used. Is this a normal occurance or could it be a problem with my personal notebook.



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    Demise, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. Everway9

    Everway9 Notebook Consultant

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    What sort of temprature is the CPU and GPU running at? What applications are running on the laptop when its overheating?
     
    Everway9, Oct 9, 2008
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  3. billy_b0b

    billy_b0b Notebook Consultant

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    What are the temps? What's the environment you're using this thing? Are you providing adequate ventilation around the fans, etc?
     
    billy_b0b, Oct 9, 2008
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  4. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    yep, need to be more specific. if you still in warranty just send it in.
     
    zerosource, Oct 9, 2008
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  5. vuong05

    vuong05 Notebook Evangelist

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    Make sure the fan is still working and you need to give us more info in order for us to help you out.
     
    vuong05, Oct 10, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    More information, please!!

    What model is your Dell? XPS? Inspiron? etc. :)


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    Cin', Oct 12, 2008
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  7. Demise

    Demise Notebook Enthusiast

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    its an m1710 xps fans are all working temps are fine but the bottom is boiling and all the labels have melted away
     
    Demise, Oct 20, 2008
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  8. Jackyb

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    my brother had this problem. make sure your bios is up to date that fixes the problem.
     
    Jackyb, Oct 20, 2008
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