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    Overheating Vaio

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by FRUSTRATED, Dec 3, 2006.

  1. FRUSTRATED

    FRUSTRATED Newbie

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    Has Anyone Had Sucess With Repairing Overheating In Sony Notebook/laptop?

    Company That Did It?

    Or You Fixed Yourself?
     
    FRUSTRATED, Dec 3, 2006
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  2. badboy_77

    badboy_77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what model is your laptop? are the fans working? if your experienced you can take it apart and blow the dust out, apply new thermal grease to the processor.

    when you apply new grease you don't need alot. just a thin layer. when blowing the dust out. be free of static. use a wrist grouding strap when while working with "any" pc/laptop component. better to be safe than sorry.

    but if it is is just running really hot you can but a laptop cooler
    http://www.antec.com/us/pro_notebookcooler.html
     
    badboy_77, Dec 3, 2006
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check out the Cooling Guide for some help...there are some terrific tips there. However, it sounds like it might need some cleaning or repair...hopefully the former.

    Also, check out Notebook Hardware Control or Everest Home Edition for more info on your temps as well. How hot are we talking?
     
    Greg, Dec 3, 2006
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  4. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Definitely read through the cooling guide as night mentioned. I'd start with the fan cleaning. It would also help to know what temperatures we're talking about here.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 3, 2006
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