Pavilion dv6 Overheating.

[Starlite]

HI,

Where is gthe Superfetch option please?

I have noticed that with this little $25 plastic tray with the 3 small fans in it, it has not raced.  Obviously it does not like flat surfaces. It is much cooler around that vent also.

They obviously have a design problem if it does not eliminate heat quickly enough.

Anyway hopefully my problem is solved.. We'll see and I'll post if it goes back to that..

Have a great day..

rock

[Hlow_Guy]

@  Starlite

Win7:

Start > Administrative Tools > Services > Run As Administrator > Superfetch > Right Click > Proprieties  

This is where you have a choice:

Manual     and   Stopped,    this is still running in the background.

Disabled   and   Stopped,    it is not running in the background.

Apply > OK

Turning off non essential services {Bloatware} will help decrease the core temp, as for Superfetch, I don't notice a difference with it on or off, try for yourself.

I keep my notebook on 5 roles of electric tape,,,,,,:smileyvery-happy:

[Starlite]

Hi,

Yes thanks for that. So much stuff running.. Wow!! 

When I get a chance I'll see what I can stop until I need it. 

And you're right.. Christmas is nearly here..

At my age it just seems to roll on in every few weeks.... 

rock

[Hlow_Guy]

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@jblb1 wrote:

1) In advanced power management settings,

- set the CPU to only use 90% of speed when plugged in.

- Set the cooling to 'passive' rather than 'active'. This will help prevent the fan whirring like a jet engine after 5 minutes web browsing.

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This is the worst thing you can do, as "PASSIVE" will have the CPU Throttle Back Performance due to high heat to cool its self down rather than turn the fan on.

ACTIVE will vary the fan speed with the temp of the CPU.

jblb 1,,,you haven't addressed your  problem of high CPU usage and heat, turning off the fan (passive) will burn up your CPU eventually.

[jose1]

Has anyone checked the solution proposed by Ephraim_Tallow?

Thanks

[toadster]

Hi everyone, I noticed my dv6 was loud from the start, loud fans and ran warm. I have used it since dec 2010 and last week noticed it just got to be too loud the fan noise is screaming loud and it runs hot at 180  f. Now I have a warrantee still good. I contacted HP they are mailing me a shipping box to send the dv6 back to them for repairs. I am wondering are they going to replace the faulty shim? Or are they going to change settings and let my cpu run at 90%. Has anyone sent a dv6 in for repairs, and did HP fix the overheating issue?  I am expecting the shipping box today, I will box this PC and send it to them also today, I am now using a 400 dollar laptop I purchased to get me through till they return my PC. I will not complain about buying a backup laptop since I need it but the issue I am wondering about is, should HP just simply send me an equivalent laptop that does not have know issues or engineering defects? I need my PC it is my money maker and I am an online student, I cannot be bothered by a company who does not stand behind their product, I purchased another HP for back up. I now need a reliable main laptop?  I will keep you all posted and be glad to let everyone know what they do to remedy this problem.

[glasgowhp]

Hi guys, Having the same problem as all of you, around 6 months ago mines started switching its-self off then couple of weeks later it just wouldnt turn on again :(.

HP don't want anything to do with it, shock!

I havent needed it since but now I'm looking to have it fixed, should I replace the motherboard?

Help would be appreciated guys, cheers!

[parekh_akash]

thnkxxx....

[Mohann]

Hi, Could you please provide your procedure with sequence of photos?

[omarhdzg]

It turns out I have the same problem ( I have a Pavilion dv6 and I've scored until 90°C watching videos ). It doesn't seems to be a BIOS firmware update issue neither a matter of cleaning the case air entrance, but indeed A DESIGN PROBLEM !!!.  The first enemy of semiconductor devices IS HEAT !!!    I diminished the heat by putting a fan of  9V DC of 10 Watts of power to mantain an average temperature of 50 °C  watching videos.  The lowest temperature I've scored is 45°C  and the highest is 65°C  of course with the fan working full.

Also I've lifted the rear-bottom of the case approx. 5 cm. so the air of the fan can flow freely under the case and the heat is not accumulating.

I seriously encourage you to monitor and control the temperature so your lap top lasts longer.

HP is not willing to recognize it as a problem. Have for sure my next printers, lap tops, gadgets or anything related will not be HP !!    I DON'T RECOMMEND IT !!