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    ThinkPad always at 70-80°F

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by alber, Mar 30, 2010.

  1. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Here's the thing, my T61p is always really hot. For example, it was idle all night and right now CPU is 77°C and GPU 70°C (SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE IN THE TITLE, IT'S °C AND NOT °F. It is kind of hot for an idle Laptop no ? And the fan seems to work normally. What can I do ??

    Thank you

    EDIT: Here's what my Power Manager looks like:
    Maximum CPU speed : Highest (Could it be the problem? Maybe I should put it on adaptive? But will it slow my PC ?)
    CPU deeper sleep : Disabled (What do you think about this one ??)
    Optimize fan control to : Maximum performance

    EDIT2 : It's in °C, sorry for the mistake
     
    alber, Mar 30, 2010
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  2. cyber16

    cyber16 Notebook Deity

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    No that is rather/real cool, yet if you meant 77c & 70c
    Yes that is warm/hot idle, you may want to check for dust within
    the cooler vents
     
    cyber16, Mar 30, 2010
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    have you tried cleaning the heatsink out?
     
    lead_org, Mar 30, 2010
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Maximum CPU speed : Highest (Could it be the problem? Maybe I should put it on adaptive? But will it slow my PC ?)

    You can leave this on Adaptive. It won't be slower.


    CPU deeper sleep : Disabled (What do you think about this one ??)

    Enable this unless you find that there is CPU whine that you cannot stand


    Optimize fan control to : Maximum performance

    Fan should run more. Leave this for the AC profile.


    I've found that the video playback profile was the best for perfornance and heat balance. Well, actually I use tpfancontrol and have the fan off until the CPU hits 65C. :p
     
    namaiki, Mar 30, 2010
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  5. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Do I have to open the laptop for this? If yes, do you know an online guide with pictures to help me get to the fan? Thank you
     
    alber, Mar 30, 2010
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  6. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Maximum Performance on Power Manager will make your system very hot, either go to Adaptive mode or create a custom profile (under advanced) where you can tone down the settings of CPU performance and Power Consumption slightly.

    You can find diagrams and instructions on your T61p by searching the Lenovo site for the "T61 Hardware Maintenance Manual". Consider adding some fresh new thermal paste too if you're taking out the fan for cleaning.
     
    PatchySan, Mar 30, 2010
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  7. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    alber, Mar 30, 2010
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