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    Possible HDD heat solution for v2000/v2000z series

    Discussion in 'HP' started by tempoct, Jan 5, 2006.

  1. tempoct

    tempoct Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    Some of us (including me!) would prefer to have less heat on the HDD left palm rest area. I found this product while searching browsing today.
    http://www.rehabmart.com/product/8308.htm

    It seem to made by 3M and heat resistant. Has anyone tried it? Seems to be discontinued and very hard to find...
    :eek:verheat:
     
    tempoct, Jan 5, 2006
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Interesting, unless it causes your HD to heat up even more.
     
    brianstretch, Jan 5, 2006
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  3. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Looks like pad is much thicker, may interfere with closing the lid.
    I am not that much worried about the HD heating anymore, I do not think it is dissipiating major heat from palm rest.

    There used to be couple of PCMCIA slot cooler, and looks like no one is making that product anymore. :(
     
    chinna_n, Jan 5, 2006
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  4. tempoct

    tempoct Notebook Consultant

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    Well, those pads are removable and I don't think it's a good idea to left it on when closing lid.
    Also, I also agree it might increase the HDD temp and we should do something to dispense the heat underneath the laptop (which I have a cooler for that).
     
    tempoct, Jan 5, 2006
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  5. nathanhuth

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    I would be interested in a fan that runs on PCMIA. There probably isn't such thing, just an idea.
     
    nathanhuth, Jan 5, 2006
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    That's a VERY sick idea. Don't see any reasonable market for those pads : )
     
    alekkh, Jan 5, 2006
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  7. chinna_n

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    chinna_n, Jan 6, 2006
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