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    Averatec 1020 running HOOOOT!

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mikeypizano, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. mikeypizano

    mikeypizano Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone help me? I was seeing 69C when watching a youtube video!
     
    mikeypizano, Sep 13, 2008
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    you should visit the NBR Cooling Central.

    you will find that you should NOT be using notebooks on a soft surface (laps, beds, couches, etc..) because that would block the fans on the bottom of the notebook to properly pull in enough air to cool the components in the system.

    and you will learn that you should clean out the vents/fans of a system with some compressed air cans (or compressor set @ 40 PSI).

    if you are guilty of any of the above, then that could be the reason for the overheating.
     
    Gophn, Sep 13, 2008
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    danieljdsn Notebook Consultant

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    as a previous owner of 1020.. it seems *normal* to me.. :D

    i always used cooling pad to cool down my laptop..
     
    danieljdsn, Sep 13, 2008
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    69c for what the cpu or the gpu?

    for a gpu thats not hot at all, for a cpu thats warm for near idle but not hot. Its load temps that you may need to investigate if they get into the danger zone thats when you should worry.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 13, 2008
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  5. mikeypizano

    mikeypizano Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its on a desk, and cleaned not to long ago when I added more RAM and a bigger drive. Maybe this is normal, I don't know since it was free from a friend.
     
    mikeypizano, Sep 14, 2008
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    i guess its fine.

    but to have extra peace of mind, you can get a notebook cooler.
     
    Gophn, Sep 14, 2008
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  7. mikeypizano

    mikeypizano Notebook Enthusiast

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    I do have a Targus Chill Hub so...
     
    mikeypizano, Sep 14, 2008
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    My Averatec 7100 also runs hot, and I have replaced the motherboard once . Solved the problem with the NZXT Cryo LX laptop cooler. It has 3 cooling fans and will work with any sized laptop.
    http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/nzxt_cryo_lx
    Check it out.
    Mike
     
    mdsimon80, Sep 14, 2008
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    My 2370 runs hot consistently - operating temperatures are generally around 72C, with HDD temps around 63C - 65C; the entire coating of the bottom of the laptop has disintegrated and there are burn spots on the mousepad and corners of the laptop. Unfortunately, I presume this is "normal" for Averatec

    :(
     
    interceptor_1972, Oct 5, 2008
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