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    Toshiba Satellite A105-S2141 overheating

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by airtas, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. airtas

    airtas Notebook Enthusiast

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    are there any recalls on this computer it is 2 yrs old and overheating

    if not, should it be bothered being repaired?
     
    airtas, Aug 27, 2008
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    Have you tried using some compressed air in the vents to blow out the dust?
     
    rlynn411, Aug 27, 2008
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    airtas Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes but to no avail
     
    airtas, Aug 27, 2008
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    airtas Notebook Enthusiast

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    any other ideas?
     
    airtas, Aug 31, 2008
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    undervolt the cpu if you can?
     
    allan_huang, Sep 1, 2008
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    I know some toshibas have had recalls, their website is a mess any ideas to see if this model has issues?
     
    airtas, Sep 1, 2008
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    May have to pull it apart and check the thermal compound is all intact.
     
    ixpod, Sep 2, 2008
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