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    Getting Annoyed by 7200rpm HDD in m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sh1v, May 14, 2008.

  1. sh1v

    sh1v Notebook Consultant

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    Seriously, is there a way to completely shutt off the HDD in vista? I tried the option where you can power off the HDD after a certain time. But that doesnt seem to work at all.

    The hdd just heats up the left side of the system. It just annoys me because the system heats up within minutes.

    Also is there a program where you can control the fans?
     
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  2. sh1v

    sh1v Notebook Consultant

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    No one got a xps m1530 with the new samsung 250gb xps HDD?
     
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Exactly how hot does it get? There is no fan for the hard drive so adjusting them isn't going to cool it down.
     
    atbnet, May 15, 2008
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    sh1v Notebook Consultant

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    Left side of the palm rest just gets hot enough for my left hand to start sweating. Its just annoying when the surrounding temp is warm and then the air from HDD is hitting the laptop's left surface.

    I also noticed that the 250gb samsung 7200rpm hdd is bit lounder than the 200gb 7200rpm that used to come with the xps m1530.
     
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  6. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Use a wireless mouse and keyboard at home.... end of problem. At least until your on the road. This also save wear & tear on your notebook. The keyboard/palm area finish is nice but isn't the greats for lots of use.

    Your bigger drive must generate more heat. Mine is the 160HD 7200rpm and doesn't get hot.
     
    jack53, May 15, 2008
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