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    laptop safety

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by sweetappl2, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. sweetappl2

    sweetappl2 Newbie

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    Hello, I just have a general question. I have a toshiba laptop and I use it on my bed quite often. At one time it overheated, but shut off and then started working fine (i was playing movies). Is there any dangers associated with laptops or to myself while using it in bed? I've recently used this hoist thing so that it is not directly sitting on my bed.
     
    sweetappl2, Jan 6, 2007
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  2. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    The covers on the bed can block the air vents sometimes if its setting directly on the bed, which is not recommended. As long as theres adequate airflow, it should be fine.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Jan 6, 2007
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  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Heat is your notebook's worst enemy. Blocking the vents will only increase the risk of damage to the components due to heat.

    I'd recommend you get a notebook pad or cooler to sit it on while you use it in bed. Otherwise, be very careful not to let the intakes get blocked.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 7, 2007
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    iwantamac Notebook Evangelist

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    Or get that nice,thick book out of your bookcase and use it under your laptop. I do that all the time and my macbook pro's just fine.
     
    iwantamac, Jan 8, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    That definitely works too. Any hard surface will help you to keep the intakes unobstructed.

    Great suggestion.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 8, 2007
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