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    Laptop cooling solution

    Discussion in 'HP' started by syphon00, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. syphon00

    syphon00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my dv2500t is running way too hot, have the latest bios/chipset updates
    any suggestions as to what products to use?
     
    syphon00, Jan 1, 2008
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    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is way too hot? Do you have a temp reading? Try using NHC... or take a look at the Cooling Guide . :)
     
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    syphon00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah I'm hitting 100+ for core and internal temps when under load
    has anyone opened up their dv2500t before?
     
    syphon00, Jan 2, 2008
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    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ...thats...hot no matter what other stupid G1S owners says... :D

    yeah as i said check out the cooling guide...is your CPU usage always on full or are you covering up the vents?
     
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    syphon00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well my temp reading are gathered through speedfan, my cores are in the 90's
    and the internal temp peaks at 100+
    I'll try again tonight using NHC

    at idle my cores are usually below 50

    I'm only running into these extreme temperature when watching HD content
    more specially a any 1080p H.264 file, I finally found the problem that cause the video to stutter after 10-20 mins of play, the laptop is overheating
     
    syphon00, Jan 2, 2008
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    spookoman Notebook Consultant

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    Definately something wrong with your laptop. This a is vital point, speedfan gives you an inaccurate temperature reading. In fact, add about 15 degrees to whatever temp speedfan is giving you, this is the actual temp. My 2500t maxes out at 85 degrees using coretemp. I would highly advise sending your laptop in, and if its new, getting a replacement. Please install coretemp and let me know what the core temp is while idling.
     
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    syphon00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sweet, we have the exact specs for the 2500t minus HDD size
    no laptop cooler but I did prop up the laptop using some plastic stands.
    these are my temps at idle

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    reading from speedfan
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    readings from NHC (core temp reported same results)
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    so how bad does this look?
    I've had the laptop since June'07 and did the dust blower tip, haven't really wanted to open up the whole thing though
     
    syphon00, Jan 2, 2008
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