LAPTOP VERY HOT

[rosemary9468]

I purchased a Compaq Presario Laptop 1/10/2010.

Having used it for a few I noted it was really hot if used over 20 mins or so.

Short  version is that it seemed to be getting hotter and hotter and this worried me as I boughgt it use whilst resting my back, in bed or lying with the laptop over my abdomen.

Opinions differ but it seems that tis has caused [or exacerbated] an abdominal problem causing severe pain.

I have now narrowed this pain down to laptop use, even using on a table.

I managed to get a temperature of 40C from right side vent and under the computer in the space of 20 mins.

I am having an ultrasound scan this afternoon so may know more.

Is this a normal temperature or could there be a problem with the Laptop??

I have a netbook also and this does not warm up in the same way.

Look forward to feedback

Thanks

[Knute]

Tomorrow is ask the experts day, I would repost this tomorrow and see if they respond directly.

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Announcements/Have-questions-We-have-answers-Jan-11-2011-Expert-Day/td-...

[rosemary9468]

Many thanks for this information. Will post again tom. I LOVE experts!

[reibenst · Accepted solution]

It is common for a laptop to feel warm if you are resting it on your lap, as air cannot escape and the fan is unable to work properly. The HP website has an article, Tips for Using, Carrying and Protecting your Notebook that may be able to further inform you regarding this issue. In addition to a video, the details within the article include:

 "Do not use the notebook on your lap or let its warm surfaces make direct contact with your skin. If you want to use it on your lap, rest it on a hard, flat surface, such as a lap tray specifically designed for notebooks.

Do not use the notebook on soft surfaces, such as a bed comforters, cushions and pillows, clothing, or carpet. Such surfaces can block the air flow through the vents, which can cause heat to build up within the notebook's enclosure. "

For more information regarding reducing heat by cleaning the air vents, see this article: Reducing Heat and Fan Noise by Cleaning Air Vents.

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.

[rosemary9468]

Many thanks for replies relative to my post "LAPTOP HOT",.

All useful and appreciate the time spent.

Now that I know it seems obvious, doesn`t it? Like many things.

I have also located a fleece blanket to protect against any radiation that mey be emitted.

I need to lie down a lot to rest my worn out back, and soooo do enjoy computer games to pass the time.

Thanks again

Rosemary9468

[teri2sm]

I have had this very HOT problem with my DV6700. I also have a very noisy, constantly running fan! Never had either of these problems when I purchased the laptop a several years ago. 6 months ago this HOT and NOISY, CONSTANTLY running fan began and overheats the top left side of the laptop (over the hard drive and under the fan). 4 months ago my hard drive fried. (? from overheating?) I have replaced the hard drive, reinstalled OS from r ecovery disks, reinstalled the HP and Windows updates. 

I have done the canned air thing (which I think is a cop out). I use my laptop on a lapdesk in bed or regular desk. I have added raised bumpers to the bottom to allow better air flow, but the problem persists.

A few years back HP announced a known issue on some laptop models where the fan may experience problems and issued a fix, which I installed back then, even though I wasn't experiencing any problems at the time. Since I had to reinstall everything, I can't find the FAN FIX. Where did it go? Could it be stored in some kind of HP archive?

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