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    Oh god, help! How do I extenguish notebook fires?!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Eagle Bay, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. Eagle Bay

    Eagle Bay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please hurry, this ****er is starting to burn my hands, and the smoke smells horrible!
     
    Eagle Bay, Mar 8, 2008
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  2. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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  3. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    I would turn it off and unplug it and have a fire extinguisher near by if it is really burning like that....
     
    Mark, Mar 8, 2008
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  4. Yorgi

    Yorgi Notebook Geek

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    I think it's too late. Get out the marshmallows and enjoy it while you can. :)
     
    Yorgi, Mar 8, 2008
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  5. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Fire extinguisher. They put out fires.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 8, 2008
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  6. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    Take the battery out and put it somewhere far away.
     
    SpeedyMods, Mar 8, 2008
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  7. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    I agree with the marchmellows!

    yah, when a computer smokes... you should shut it off! pull the batter if you can.
     
    yuio, Mar 8, 2008
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  8. ady_9

    ady_9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What notebook is it?
     
    ady_9, Mar 8, 2008
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  9. wju182

    wju182 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Might need a type D extinguisher for metal fires especially if you have Mg case and it's burning...
     
    wju182, Mar 8, 2008
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  10. jbauchet

    jbauchet Notebook Geek

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    you're funny. If you're notebook is on fire, why do you come here to write messages? Turn it off!!!! :D
     
    jbauchet, Mar 8, 2008
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  11. alacrityathome

    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, those Lenovo Thinkpads are really hot stuff aren't they?
     
    alacrityathome, Mar 8, 2008
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  12. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is this thread for real? This guy is still creating threads while the machine is on fire, now that is dedication :p
     
    The Fire Snake, Mar 8, 2008
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  13. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    troll, troll, troll
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 8, 2008
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  14. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    You are Kidding!! If not, your notebook is probably Terminal!! Man stop using it if there has been any Smoke, Fire/Flames or Burning smells.

    It's time for a diagnosis and replacement!

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Mar 8, 2008
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  15. ady_9

    ady_9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyway...this would be the first thinkpad with serious overheating issues that I hear about....
    Smoke? Fire? :))
    Haven't you got anything better to do?
     
    ady_9, Mar 8, 2008
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  16. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed.

    This thread isnt going anywhere.

    @Eagle Bay

    If you feel that the notebooks is malfunctioning, then i suggest you contact the manufacturer. If its uncomfortable to use, then return it or look at the cooling guide.

    -Kdawgca
    NBR Mod
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 8, 2008
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