Keeping a laptop case open

Hello all,
I have an Asus that heats up to over 80 degrees C when gaming or doing anything else that is demanding, although it never goes over 90 degrees. Recently I tried using a laptop cooler in conjunction with keeping the laptop's case open by removing the piece of plastic covering about 1/3 of the area on the bottom, and so far it has dropped idle temperatures around 5-10 degrees. I haven't tried stressing the laptop yet as I'm worried something may go wrong without the plastic panel. Is there something I should be worried about or is this safe?

 

You need to put the plastic panel back, electrostatic discharge when the laptop is running could damage it.

Firstly, clean the fan get rid of the lint that builds up then remove the heatsink, remove the paste or thermal pad used, apply a thin layer of arctic silver ceramique to the chips which are in contact with the heatsink and replace the heatsink.

That should get the temps down. 80 degrees is very high, 90 plus is when it usually fails completely

 

That is BC.

1st. Leaving the bottom panel off you laptop won't hurt it a bit. Just make sure you keep it on a clean desk or cooler so stuff can't get up in it.

2nd. 80C is not very high at all. In reality, that is the ideal gaming/stressing temperature. GPU's don't normally fail until they get over 100C.

 

Keeping the cover off will increase dust in your laptop. 80c is a temperature to be weary of, but not freak out about. Applying a better thermal compound will bring down the temps if you put it on right, but be sure not to void the Asus 2 year warranty.

 

ACtually i do this thing when gaming with slight oc.I have m1330 with 8400 mgs ,it gets to 104C n throttles with oc when playing cod mw.Back panel removed exposes cpu+gpu hs.Max temps decreases to abt 92-94C.But i clean the surface +see that the surroundings are clean

 

If you can, try cutting a window into the cover. Not too big or you'll effect the integrity of the cover. Go to the hardware store and buy some plastic mesh that meant as a replacement for screen windows. Cut a piece, epoxy it to the altered cover. That should help.

 

You can try running a pedestal fan pointed at it, it reduces my cpu temps by 10-15 degrees when gaming, even with the cover still on.

 

You could always get a cooling pad too.

 

I've done it with a G60VX for some time now, and it does appreciably decrease temperature. Probably something like 7 or 8 degrees on average, but your mileage may very depending on how cool your computer space is. Not the most efficient way of defeating the heat, but it does work in a pinch. And I can't possibly imagine that you're going to damage the electronics on a clean and uncluttered desk. If you're one of those people who eats and or drinks at the computer desk, however, don't bother with this method

And I'm not the most avid gamer on the block by any means, but I just can't see how 80 degrees is all that terrible of a temperature reading for a gamin laptop.

 

i have the exact same computer
and i do the exact same thing

and i have been, for the last year.

still works! though it does get a bit dusty (i'm getting a new one soon anwyay)

 

He is right. You have to put back the plastic to prevent electrostatic. Make sure no dusts get trapped under. There's always a chance something could happen if you leave it vulnerable.

Other people already made the right suggestion by cleaning the fan to feel better air flow and change the stock thermal paste to performance thermal paste. I suggest arctic five because it has high number of positive reviews.

Before you do all that, check your CPU idle temp. 80c sounds high to. Just by the feel at 80c that warm for me personally. I consider that hot. My computer was 75c avg and 80 on full load. With change of thermal paste I got it down to 55 on idle 60 on avg and 73 on full load. For gaming that a huge difference.

 

He is right. You have to put back the plastic to prevent electrostatic. Make sure no dusts get trapped under. There's always a chance something could happen if you leave it vulnerable.

Other people already made the right suggestion by cleaning the fan to feel better air flow and change the stock thermal paste to performance thermal paste. I suggest arctic five because it has high number of positive reviews.

Before you do all that, check your CPU idle temp. 80c sounds high to. Just by the feel at 80c that warm for me personally. I consider that hot. My computer was 75c avg and 80 on full load. With change of thermal paste I got it down to 55 on idle 60 on avg and 73 on full load. For gaming that a huge difference.

 

I've had the bottom panel off my Acer for 2 years and nothing is wrong (well, other than the major issues it had before then). I did notice that the entire surface has a copper coating which connects electrically to the case, probably for static discharge reasons. If it's sitting on a desk I don't think you need to worry.

 

I'm considering taking the bottom off of mine too. However, would a simple thermal repaste bring my temps down? My GPU can get up into the lower 90s if it's gaming extremely hard.

 

When I run a laptop as a server I open up the panels and put the laptop on a beefy cooler (mainly my modded NZXT cryo). Opening it up doesnt make a huge difference, but it does help. Oh and no I havent had any issues with leaving a laptop open like that, I just put the panel back on if I take it anywhere.

 

Depending on your model (Can I guess a G7 series )proping up the back about 2 inches will help. Also I would not remove anyting nor cut any holes, these beasts have very adequate cooling systems. What is your ambient temp ? Are you sure your fans are working correctly Hwinfo32 is one of many tools to monitor but use RPM, not the GPU fan speed that stays at 30 %. What are your idle temps I am at 50 C with 30 C ambient