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    T61p heat smell

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tmonico, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. tmonico

    tmonico Newbie

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    Hi all,

    Is it normal for a new T61P to have a "hot electronics" smell? That's the best way I can describe it. The oder is like the one you get out of the back of a hot CRT monitor or a new TV. The machine is running well. No issues. Just the noticable smell. The harder it works the more noticable it is.

    Initially I dismissed it thinking it would subside over time, but it's been about a week (maybe 15 hours runtime) and I can still smell it. Do you think it's an issue?

    You're help is appreciated.

    Tom
     
    tmonico, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. Alcyon

    Alcyon Notebook Consultant

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    my car is two years old, has leather. occasionally, i can still smell the new car smell.


    it's fine. if you open it up to upgrade the memory, you'll really smell it.
     
    Alcyon, Sep 15, 2007
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  3. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    Don't worry about it. It is perfectly normal and harmless. The smell will diminish with time.
     
    JabbaJabba, Sep 15, 2007
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    ArchAngle Notebook Consultant

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    Mine has it too. I kinda like it. Reminds me it's brand spanking new.
     
    ArchAngle, Sep 15, 2007
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  5. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

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    "There's nothing quite like the smell of nepalm, er, curing silicon in the morning..." :D
     
    halobox, Sep 15, 2007
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  6. tmonico

    tmonico Newbie

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    Thanks guys.
     
    tmonico, Sep 15, 2007
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