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    Latitude D520 Hot!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JohnMP, May 28, 2006.

  1. JohnMP

    JohnMP Newbie

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    I have been using my new Dell Latitude D520 for 2 weeks now and I have been noticing the palm rest seems hot.
    Also when I put on my lap the underside of the laptop gets uncomfortably hot

    I have the Latitude D520 Core Duo T2300 667 Mhz
    15 inch XGA
    1.0 GB DDR2 RAM 2 DIMMS
    100 GB HD 5400 RPM
    8x DVD +/-RW (DL)
    Wireless Lan 802.11 Intel 3945 11a/g Dual Band Mini Card
    6 cell Primary battery
    No floppy

    I originally got this because I wanted a 15.0 inch screen and most other manufacturers have 15.4, 17.0 or 14.
    I need the 15.0 screen because the other screens display the text too small

    The D520 is replacing my Dell Inspiron 7500 (that is dying which I had for 7 years and it on its last leg) I also thought it would be good to go with the latitude since it has a more durable case and the hinges on my 7500 broke multiple times).
    I was going to get a Gateway this time but at the last moment I checked with Dell again and they added this new model

    Now what do I do?

    Please advise
    Thanks John
     
    JohnMP, May 28, 2006
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  2. dudesdudets

    dudesdudets Notebook Deity

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    dudesdudets, May 28, 2006
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