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    Bad to run DV7t-2000 with lid closed?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by future_paramedic, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. future_paramedic

    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    Quick question. I have the HP DV7t-2000 laptop (see specs in sig). Would it be bad for the screen (or any other components) to run the laptop with the screen closed? I want to hook it up to an external monitor and just run it like that at times.

    Thanks!

    Eric
     
    future_paramedic, Apr 27, 2009
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  2. oldgraygeek

    oldgraygeek Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking at my similar DV7t-2000, and at its service manual (PDF), and I think it will be OK. The screen will shut off, and the vents are all on the bottom.

    IMHO, it should be just fine. Listen to it at first: if it runs too hot, the fan should (hopefully) go nuts before anything bad happens.
     
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