at home ideas for keeping a laptop cool. Tempature wise :)?
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The name itself "Laptop" is a misnomer. Never use a Notebook/Laptop on you lap. \nKeep it Clean – Another problem caused by the portability of laptops is that people tend to use/store them in unclean environments. Whether it’s spilling a beverage on the keyboard while multi-tasking, stacking papers or other items on top while it’s docked, or storing the laptop in a dusty corner when not in use – people cause a lot of problems simply by where they use it and how it’s stored. You can keep your laptop functioning normally by avoiding these scenarios and only using it in clean, dry areas.
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add more RAM. that or you can open it up and mess with the jumpers or switches. Doing that will cause the processor to become hotter and it may overheat, ruining you notebook.
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Put something under each corner so the computer is an inch or two above the table. Place a fan so it blows air under your laptop. This is basically what a laptop cooling pad does. It is a box with a fan that cools the bottom of the laptop.
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this is a common problem.\n\nPC's generally heat up due to use.  Depending on the kind of laptop you have they may employ a passive cooling method (which tends to have overheating issues)  If your fan does come on that should be alright.  They make things for just this case, an example of one is the Chill Mat:\n\nhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6211752&type=product&productCategoryId=cat08006&id=1074788100200\n\nIf your fan stops alltogether then it may be a cause for concern.  No cooling = melting internally
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Try a cool damp cloth. Not too cold though.
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If you're using a laptop, your battery is probably dying or the cooling fan isn't working properly. You'll need to take it to a shop to get it cleaned properly - don't pop the case open yourself.\n\nIf you're on a desktop, you're probably overheating, either the power supply or the CPU. You need to open the case and blow out all the dust, especially around the CPU and fans, and make sure your fans are running properly, especially on your power supply.
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That's a bit high...usually want to operate at about 40-45 C or less. Get yourself a better heat sink and cooling fan, and maybe a better cooled case.
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my laptop manufacturer recomends window cleaner and a lint free cloth.  that's what I use and it works without harm to the screen.
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Something must be wrong with it, bring it back to where you got it, and have it checked out, and if that is normal, buy a cooling pad for it (aobut $30).It elevates you laptop off the table, and has fans for circulation, keeps you computer running as cool as possible.
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liquid cooling systems are good, there is also an a/c unit that will fit into a spare 5 1/4 slot if you have one @ www.thinkgeek.com. but never ever run the computer without all panels/covers in place this will cause the fans to work harder and they can burn out faster. computers are designed to be enclosed.
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Yes, it sounds weird, but I swear, a Chemistry friend of mine did it. And it worked. Basically, put some rubbing alcohol in a container, put it on top of your CPU and have a fan blow on the rubbing alcohol. Since it has a lower freezing point than water, it should help to cool it down further.\n\nBut, seriously, what are you doing to it? Because it takes a lot of effort to get it that hot, especially it being what it is. Does the room you have it in above 80degrees F? That might be an issue. Did you build your PC? Sometimes they may have overclocked it for you and you don't even know it.\n\nHope you find a solution. I seem to be stumped. Sorry, good luck.\n\nATTENTION: Addition, please read\n\nReceived your inquiry but I can't seem to reply back. It says that your e-mail address has yet to be confirmed. Hope this gets to you.\n\nIn answer, when they say that your processor speed is say 2.2Ghz, that is not your maximum running speed but your optimum. It is not good to run it faster than optimum as that could cause increased wear and tear. You can however tweak it to run faster.\n\nOne way to find out is to take the name of the processor and check it directly with the manufacturer to find out what the speed is. As I don't have any of your specs, that is all I can say.\n\nPS: Have you talked to the Tech Support about this? I think you should if you haven't.\nPPS: Silly question, but have you checked to see if there is enough coolant or water in there?
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You should be ok if you have it on a hard surface like a desk or table. \n\nIf you have it on the floor, or couch, or table with tablecloth, it may overheat due to the fan being blocked by the fabric.  Overheating is bad as it can kill the motherboard and/or drive and you would have an expensive paperweight.\n\nLeaving a computer on is supposed to be good for it since booting from the off state over and over adds wear and tear to the system.  I have a PC that I power off every night, and a work laptop that gets shut down once or twice a day, both work fine.  I haven't rebooted my mac in over a month and it too works fine.
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it is over heating you need to have air space between the bottom of your lap top an whatever it is sitting on  the fan is at the bottom an it is not getting any air so keep space between your lap top an the table it is sitting on
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That is the laptop's way of cooling donw, don't worry there's nothing wrong with it.. I don't think there is any way of stopping it though...
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About -10 degrees Celcius. The colder, the faster and better, but not too cold. -10C is the best temperature you could have.\n\n\n\nRedsoxer: Someone I know built his own server, he has a $300 cooling kit and his operates at just that temperature.
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Add more fans - it should help ,or better -open Your computer and put 1 big fan  (its not really safe , but i use it like this ) .
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I think it's the colder the better. messed around with water cooling (quieter) for a while, haven't done any overclocking for ages though so knowledge a bit sketchy