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    X200 aroma therapy

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JCrouch, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. JCrouch

    JCrouch Newbie

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    I've been using my x200 for a few days now, and despite being thoroughly pleased overall, I have one smallish concern. Since the first boot, I've noticed a mild odor. It's really not an unpleasant smell, sort of a hot plastic aroma, but the possibilty that my poor x200 could be cooking itself to an early death is worrisome. Does anyone else have this issue or should I contact a rep about it? Thanks!
     
    JCrouch, Oct 23, 2008
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    edwardgtxy Newbie

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    lol I think mine has the same smell, or my desk lamp is burning out. IDK
     
    edwardgtxy, Oct 23, 2008
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    Robin15 Notebook Consultant

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    AAAAAAAAAAAAA, your computer is EATING ITSELF lololol
     
    Robin15, Oct 23, 2008
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  4. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Can you check the temps?
     
    Clutch, Oct 23, 2008
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    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    i think it goes away... it's like a new car smell or an old book smell... same idea? new laptop smell lol.. mine went away after awhile... or my room's axe + cologne smell destroyed it.
     
    AznRacerNSX, Oct 23, 2008
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  6. JCrouch

    JCrouch Newbie

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    Yep. The cores are running at 96.8 and 104 F respectively. CPU temp is 114.8.

    Maybe I'll just febreez my computer.
     
    JCrouch, Oct 23, 2008
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You know...because there have been recent instances with products being pulled for certain poisons...etc...?

    But ya new plastic...smell. It goes away.
     
    jaredy, Oct 24, 2008
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    martynas Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    what are you complaining about?
    lol that lovely smell of plastics when computer is new is one of the best odours in the world!!! :)
     
    martynas, Oct 24, 2008
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  9. JCrouch

    JCrouch Newbie

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    No complaining here. I think they should bottle it like they do new car smell. I'm just a concerned parent is all.
     
    JCrouch, Oct 24, 2008
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