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    Sager NP8690 turns off without my request

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by dttpell, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. dttpell

    dttpell Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    I got this problem and I expect you to help me.
    My new NP8690 (1920x1080, 4GB DDR3, ATI 5870, 500GB, i7 620M 2.7~3.0), is turning off without my request when I'm playing games like CoD6... This only happens when the laptop is on my lap.
    What can I do to make it stop?

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    EDIT: Look at these pictures:

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    Flat Surface - Stress:
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    On my lap, while in char - Idle:
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    On my lap, while in chair - Stress:
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    On my lap, while in bed - Idle:
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    On my lap, while in bed - Stress:
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    dttpell, Aug 24, 2010
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  2. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    overheating's the problem.. ur blocking the vents on ur lap.. play on a flat surface.
     
    sean473, Aug 24, 2010
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  3. dttpell

    dttpell Newbie

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    Isn't there any other thing I can do to make it stop? Cause it's really a pain in the ****, dude...
     
    dttpell, Aug 24, 2010
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  4. Pesceman3

    Pesceman3 Notebook Guru

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    Laptop cooler? Although my GPU temps are about 88C under load on flat surfaces, and I don't get shutdowns.
     
    Pesceman3, Aug 24, 2010
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  5. dttpell

    dttpell Newbie

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    So... what should I do, man? I just want to make it stop... It's freaking me out!
     
    dttpell, Aug 24, 2010
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  6. theriko

    theriko Ronin

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    Buy a laptop cooler then sit that on your lap with the laptop on it. Or just get a lapdesk/laptray (tray with cushion under it) thereby creating a flat surface on your lap.
     
    theriko, Aug 25, 2010
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  7. trvelbug

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    a lapdesk would be your best bet as theriko suggested. i myself have difficulty placing my cooler on my lap without touching the fans.
     
    trvelbug, Aug 25, 2010
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  8. dttpell

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    trvelbug - But then you bought a lapdesk? Does what happens to me happen to you?
     
    dttpell, Aug 25, 2010
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