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    SZ140P overheating when charging.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by italian7, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. italian7

    italian7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My fathers SR140P (which is probably 4/5 years old) overheats when it's charging.
    If I unplug the charger the temperature drops from 80+ C to 47C.
    Does anyone who what this could be due to? (Switched chargers... same thing).

    Thanks!
     
    italian7, Dec 28, 2010
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  2. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Sounds like thermal problem...only manifests when cpu/gpu run full speed. Did you try cleaning the heatsink fins?
     
    beaups, Dec 28, 2010
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  3. leslieann

    leslieann Notebook Deity

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    Check your power profiles, you may have the cooling set to low when plugged in and normal on battery.
     
    leslieann, Dec 28, 2010
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