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    T431s air intake only on the bottom?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mirkot, May 20, 2013.

  1. mirkot

    mirkot Notebook Enthusiast

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    It appears that air intake on T431s is on the bottom. So, if I put laptop on the lap, what happens?

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    mirkot, May 20, 2013
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    There is a large intake on the right side.
     
    Thors.Hammer, May 20, 2013
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    mirkot Notebook Enthusiast

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    That appears to be the exhaust as the ribs of metal heat exchanger are visible. It looks like air is sucked in only from the bottom.

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    mirkot, May 20, 2013
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    this heat vent (and air intake) design is pretty similar to what is used in the T430u, so putting the laptop on your lap should be okay, won't cause it to heat up too much.
     
    lead_org, May 21, 2013
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    Thors.Hammer, May 21, 2013
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