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    Is 70 C too hot for a T60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mbrockma, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. mbrockma

    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    I have a 1 year old T60 (ATI X1400, T7200, 100GB 7200rpm) and lately it has felt much hotter than it used to. A trial of Everest reports the CPU temp to be 70 degrees C while just browsing the internet. This seems too hot from what I have read. If it is, any idea what the cause of the problem might be? I am not experiencing any other problems except for the heat. And I am running Vista Business. Thanks.
     
    mbrockma, Dec 30, 2007
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    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    CPU 68°C (0x78)
    APS 42°C (0x79)
    PCM 40°C (0x7a)
    GPU 81°C (0x7b)
    BAT 50°C (0x7c)
    BAT 32°C (0x7e)
    BUS 46°C (0xc0)
    PCI 53°C (0xc1)
    PWR 55°C (0xc2)

    thats from TP fan control, the GPU temp seems pretty shocking.

    edit: I realize the T60 and X1400 have a history of high GPU temps, but I never noticed the laptop getting very hot until about a month ago. I did notice a little while ago that TVTsched was utilization 100% of one core as soon as the machine booted up (and I have since stopped that). That is probably when I first noticed the heat problem, but even after disabling TVTsched, it still feels hot.
     
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    Ackeron Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    70-80c for newer gen gpu's is fine, don't worry about it. If you went into the 90s or higher I might be concerned, but otherwise meh. You can try cleaning out the fan exhaust/intake areas of dust to lower the temps.

    edit: ooohh...idle temps; missed that part, sorry. Yeah that's high :( my suggestion might work though.
     
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    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    It seems high to me. My GPU temp is @ GPU Temperature : 55 °C after running six hours.

    Or from TPFC and sending this message:

    1 cpu 50°C (0x78)
    2 aps 41°C (0x79)
    3 crd 33°C (0x7a)
    4 gpu 49°C (0x7b)
    5 bat 34°C (0x7c)
    7 bat 31°C (0x7e)
    9 bus 34°C (0xc0)
    10 pci 43°C (0xc1)
    11 pwr 45°C (0xc2)


    Maybe your fan needs to be cleaned....get the dirt and dust out?
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 31, 2007
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  5. mbrockma

    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have an X1400 also? I will pick up some compressed air to try and clean out the dust. Any special way to do it or just blow it straight into the rear and side vents?
     
    mbrockma, Dec 31, 2007
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    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have a 1400 (see my signature) so that might be part of the difference.


    Try to search the forums...I remember a process that was recommended. If you can't find it, let me know and I will help you search for it.
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 31, 2007
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    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    Try this Sticky:

    Guide to Cooling Down Your Notebook Computer
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 31, 2007
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  8. mbrockma

    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    Where you trying to link to something? That just goes to the reply page for this thread.
     
    mbrockma, Dec 31, 2007
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    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry....getting late here! See the article name above. Includes photos and a How to.
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 31, 2007
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    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    thanks

    If anyone has any experience with a T60 (and X1400) getting hotter over time, let me know. In the meantime I will try to get some compressed air and see if it makes a difference. I swear it feels much hotter underneath and the air from the vents than when it was new.
     
    mbrockma, Dec 31, 2007
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    Arki Super Moderator

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    Arki, Dec 31, 2007
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  12. alacrityathome

    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    It can only help! On other PCs, I see the difference immediately.

    Good luck and let us know how it turned out....with your new TPFC temperature posting.

    alacrity


    EDIT: Thanks Arkit for the right thread.
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 31, 2007
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  13. michelkenny

    michelkenny Notebook Geek

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    Just blow every opening you can find with air :)
     
    michelkenny, Dec 31, 2007
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