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    how long can you keep a NB running?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sukjeffrey, Jun 30, 2006.

  1. sukjeffrey

    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    i was just wondering if i could keep my notebook running over night to download stuff, and not have my notebook explode ;)
     
    sukjeffrey, Jun 30, 2006
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    yes, you can do this as long as your laptop put on a safe place and no anyone touch. CPU cooler fan will cool down the temperature when it is hot during the power is still on and keep running....
     
    Iter, Jun 30, 2006
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    I've done that a few times; nothing serious. I don't know about doing it every day though...
     
    NissanSupraGTR, Jun 30, 2006
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    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    are there any risks in doing so?
     
    sukjeffrey, Jun 30, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Been about 2 weeks for me heh. Although, I have kept it in hibernate, so I could move it around, so I don't know if that applies :p
     
    coriolis, Jun 30, 2006
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    My 700Mhz sony vaio has been up 24 hrs a day 365 days a year for 5 years now (almost).
    My T30 is also up 24/7.

    It should not really cause any problems - unless the notebook is itself defective.

    No change really compared to a desktop running 24/7
     
    wearetheborg, Jun 30, 2006
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    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    i was just wondering if there would be excessive heat that could damage the hdd, ram, etc.
     
    sukjeffrey, Jun 30, 2006
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    Buy a notebook cooler if you plan leaving it on alot, laptop should be fine anyway but its better to keep it as cool as possible :)
     
    HavoK, Jul 1, 2006
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    A solution would be to buy a notebook that does not let temperature rise like crazy (eg the macbook pro).
    I'm certain peak temps can be reached in under 60 min, and if you cannot operate the laptop for 3-4 straight hours, whats the use ??

    What I'm trying to say is either laptop has a heat problem and will run into trouble in a short time, or 2)It can be run 24/7

    Notebook cooler in addition is also a good idea - the cooler the better.
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 1, 2006
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    be sure its on a surge protector too
     
    mattgonebad, Jul 1, 2006
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