Clevo D41EV disassembly/overheating problem

Hi,

So being that it is a 3.0GHz Prescott machine, it's heating up like crazy and it's proving to be rather annoying. I've been googling for days now trying to find a service manual for it, but there just doesn't seem to be one out there (free).

Was wondering if anyone has one or knows how to take it apart. I've managed to clean up the CPU heatsink, which helped alot. At least now it's not overheating any more and is just running hot, about 55-60 degs C on idle and under full load it hits about 75.

The main disassembly problem right now is how to get rid of the keyboard and the LCD panel, so I can clean the fans properly and eventually see if I can find some quieter versions.

And unfortunately taking it to a shop to get it fixed is not an option since it's gonna cost me more than it's worth and not to mention half an eon to get it back.

If anyone could help me out I'd be very greatful.

This is what it looks like.

 

I am pretty certain that its probably dust.

Have you cleaned your notebook every two months?

If not, then you need to open it up (to get to the fans and vents if possible):
- use a flashlight to shine through and see if you can see through the vents
---- I would bet not since it would be clogged with dust
- use compressed air cans (or compressor) to blow out the dust
- use Q-tips while doing the air cleaning to get to the fans blades and vents where the dust might have become stuck or condensed (due to heat).

Then if needed, re-apply thermal compound (like Arctic Silver) to the CPU and GPU.

 

This one hasn't been cleaned in 3 years really. I just got it a couple of weeks ago and managed to clean the CPU heatsink enough to get it work w/o overheating and rebooting all the time.

Took it apart again, managed to get the keyboard off this time. Took the metal panel off and cleaned up the GPU and put some Artic Silver on it. The main fan that keeps the CPU heatsink cool was a bit dusty, so I'm gonna get a can of air and try and clean it properly with Q-Tips since w/o the manual I don't feel comfortable enough to remove it completely.

Hopefully that will make it run a bit cooler, because otherwise I don't know what else to do.

Do you think it might be worth getting a cheap used Mobile P4 CPU (supposed to run at lower temps/power usage)?

Chipset is SiS 648FX and apparently does support Mobile P4s, according to Clevo manual. And even the SiS website suggests chipset is supposed to be able to handle some intel dual cores (though not really sure which ones), but somehow I doubt the bios would agree with that idea.

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

Remember to blow out the vents with compressed air... thats one of the most effective ways to clean out dust.

And monitor the temps (CPU, GPU, etc..) to watch for danger temps... which would indicate dust clogs.

 

Oh dear lord. You might have 3 years worth of dust bunnies in there. They the fixes ASAP.

Use MobMeter to check the temps before cleaning and after cleaning and post the results.