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    CPU temperature higher than usual

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by .:Stan:., Aug 6, 2007.

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    .:Stan:. Notebook Guru

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    I have a dual core processor (T2050 tjunction of 100) and the temperature was always at 40-46. Now it's constantly at 53 or 62-63 and sometimes 70. Why? I tried to blow some air in the fan outtakes with my vacuum cleaner and the temps dropped a little (4-5 degrees).
     
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    Did you check your CPU usage? Maybe a certain process is running in the background, using your CPU cycles and raising the temperature.
     
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    I tried, I closed Azureus and the temperature still the same and now i'm just typing and it's 62 60.

    System Idle Process has 99 in the CPU column
     
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    Open up your task manager and post your CPU usage here. If it's running at 50%+ while your not doing anything, then you know something is wrong.
     
    Copycatken, Aug 6, 2007
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    Seems to me as though your HSF has some dust bunnies hiding deep inside. Probably have to disassemble to get at it and clean it properly. Also perhaps the TIM has dried up and is no longer making good contact between the HS and CPU.
     
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    Doing nothing it's at 0%.
     
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    It's either what techguy said or that your laptop fans/vents are blocked by something (using it on a soft surface such as a bed or a pillow) or the fans are malfunctioning.
     
    Copycatken, Aug 6, 2007
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