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    Sony VGN-Z -airflow, fan & dust

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Iceman101, May 24, 2010.

  1. Iceman101

    Iceman101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys,

    I own a VGNZ890FKB laptop and I was wondering where does the air come into the laptop to cool it down? I know it expels the air on the left hand side through the grill.

    Also it is quite dusty in my room and my laptop is starting to run hot with the hot weather, and I was wondering how to take out the dust? (without opening it)
     
    Iceman101, May 24, 2010
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  2. Ungjaevel

    Ungjaevel Notebook Consultant

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    I have the VPC-Z11, assuming it's almost the same...

    From keyboard (top) and various airflow entry points below.

    The fan is really really effecient in the Z.
     
    Ungjaevel, May 24, 2010
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  3. sniper_sung

    sniper_sung Notebook Evangelist

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    I think the airflow begins through the upper surface of the hard disk, i.e. the left hand side of the memory stick reader slot. This design is good for mechanical hard drives and not necessary for SSD models.
     
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  4. ZugZug

    ZugZug Notebook Evangelist

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    If you check on the front-left of laptop, there is a set of intakes under the ledge.
     
    ZugZug, May 24, 2010
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  5. arth1

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    As ZugZug said, and in addition, the $*#?&! cover for the docking station opens itself, and changes the airflow.
     
    arth1, May 24, 2010
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