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    Heat issues with D/Port and D420.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by degas, Oct 27, 2006.

  1. degas

    degas Newbie

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    My D420 is much hotter when connected to the D/Port than when it´s not. The difference is about 10 degrees C (~50 vs ~60) when just browsing, so it´s not that much of an issue most of the time.

    However, when I´m doing things that really pushes the computer the CPU temperature quickly goes up to 80 and I have to stop so it doesn´t overheat. This doesn´t happen when not connected to the dock.

    Is this a common problem with the D/Port? I´m also thinking of buying a D620 for more power hungry tasks, but if I won´t be able to push it without it overheating then there´s not really much of a point in buying it. Should I just buy a desktop instead?
     
    degas, Oct 27, 2006
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  2. eckliptic

    eckliptic Newbie

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    Sorry to resurrect an old thread but i have the same issue in terms of the d/port making my laptop signficantly hotter, to the point where i think its sped up the damage of the battery

    anyone have a similar experience w/ d/ports?
     
    eckliptic, Feb 3, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Please do not bring back old threads. Create a new one.
     
    Greg, Feb 3, 2008
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