my hp pavilion g6 idle temp is 70-85 degrees. I need help!!

[Kurokiri]

my laptop's idle temperature used to be around approximately 45-58 degrees celsius though I dunno if that was the standard idle temp but it was surely a lot better than my laptop's current idle temp which is around 70-83, i barely even open programs and apps. And the worst part is, the moment i turn on my laptop , after 3-5 mins the temperature rises drastically from 40+ degrees to 70-80+ degrees celsius which is worrying me a lot! the fan sound is always loud. this temperature problem only started a few days ago. I use my laptop on a daily basis for around a year and a half now and honestly it's usually on for long periods cuz i tend to play games a lot, though every hour of use i try to let it rest for 5-30 mins atleast.When i went to vacation a few days ago, I was out for like 4 days and the laptop hasn't been used much(my sister was at home be she doesn't use it very often) when i returned home and tried to use it i was very surprised it heated up so fast that I try not to open too much programs or play games like I used to ,which is restricting me to use its full capability. I'm currently residing in manila. It is usually hot here, but the big problem here is the pollution. Usually dust color is grayish but here it's totally black and greasy , I think it has gasoline in it and cuz of the smell.I dunno if that is what affects my laptops condition. I don't exactly know where the problem is. Is it the heatsink?the fan?thermal paste?broken hardware??. please I need help or any suggestions or Ideas because if I don't do something any sooner it might be too late. my laptop is still young.I bought it last june 2011. I appreciate any help, thanks. just ask me if you need more info about my laptop's problem

[AttackofZaq]

Hello Kurokiri.  I understand you're having some issues with your notebook overheating.

What is the product number for your notebook?  This document can show you where the number is located.  I will use this information to check for a BIOS update.  A lot of BIOS updates have changes to the thermal maintenance systems are handled by the notebook.  This will be a good place to start.

So your region of the world has a high level of pollution?  From how you describe the material inside your notebook (black/greasy and smells of gasoline) it sounds like this is likely smog or other burned carbon material.  This is very bad for your notebook and is likely the root cause of the issue.  You need to give this notebook a thorough cleaning.  Take a look at this video.  It shows you the most important areas to clean with compressed air.

You will probably need to do a more detailed cleaning of your notebook based on the description of the pollution in your area.  I will use your product number to also get your notebook's Maintenance and Service Guide for you.  This covers how to disassemble the notebook and where parts are located.  This will be very valuable in assisting you.  

I will keep an eye out for your reply.  I hope you have a great day!

[Gnashishere]

I have the exact same problem currently. EXACT. I even had an HP employee update my BIOS and the same issue persists. When I am gaming I hit 100 degrees Celsius. BOILING POINT. I'm contemplating about having this thing opened up. Somethink MUST be wrong with the heatsink or thermal paste.

[AttackofZaq]

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@Gnashishere wrote:

I have the exact same problem currently. EXACT. I even had an HP employee update my BIOS and the same issue persists. When I am gaming I hit 100 degrees Celsius. BOILING POINT. I'm contemplating about having this thing opened up. Somethink MUST be wrong with the heatsink or thermal paste.

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Hello Gnashishere.

Have you also tried cleaning the air vents with compressed air?

If updating the BIOS and cleaning the vents doesn't help the problem I suggest you contact HP Support again.  The number is 1-800-474-6836 if you're in the US/Canada.  If you're in another part of the world you'll need to visit HP Support Worldwide to get your region's contact information.

Have a great day.

[sanamsth]

i have same laptop as yours hp g6 model and my problem was same......my cpu temperature was 60 to 70 degrees without opening any program and while playing games it goes upto 90 degrees.....best solution for this is clean the fan.after cleaning and putting some oil on fan and changing the thermal paste  my cpu temperature is 35 to 37 degrees..while playing games it goes upto 60 degrees

[corsa59]

I agree entirely with the above post, the problem with all of these horrible HP laptops is poor cooling design.

I am using a G6 I just disassembled, cleaned the dust out of the heatsink, applied good quality thermal paste, and reassembled. Took 35+ minutes, the right tools, and a bit of experience (30 years) to pull the laptop apart without breaking the clips. Allow at least 1 hour with a manual if you haven't done it before.

WHY can't HP design laptops with access panels like Asus laptops. An Asus laptop takes 5 minutes to the same job, 4 screws, lift a panel, 6 or 7 more screws, remove the heatsink and fan, clean, new thermal paste, and reassemble, so simple.

Blowing the dust back into the PC with compressed air is a VERY temporary solution, it stays in the PC because of the vent covers, and eventually ends up back in the heatsink. And the thermal paste is always dry and acting like an insulator rather than a conductor as the overheating has burnt the paste. You NEED to clean the fan and heatsink, apply new thermal paste, remove the filters over the holes under the laptop and reassemble. This has dropped from 73 to 48 degrees.

Yes, removing the filters allows more dust into the heatsink area, BUT, it also allows more to come back out when you blow it out with compressed air, and I recommend anyone who has one of these pieces of garbage to clean the heatsink at least every 6 months. Do NOT use it on your lap, the couch or any soft surface. I don't find the cooling pads do a lot of cooling (maybe 1 or 2 degrees), but they do lift it up, allow better airflow underneath, and keep the laptop out of the dust.

Looks like the G6 follows down the inglorius path of the DV6. I have 20 of them under my stairs with failed video chips, caused by overheating. Another fine HP product.....

[sanamsth]

best solution clean the fan and put a drop of oil(dont use hair oil) apply new thermal paste.......don't just blow the air on the fan you have to open it....search in you tube to dissemble the laptop....i assure u it will fix ur heat and noise problem.....

[JamesNewman]

The problem with laptops is they trade portability for decent airflow. Dust is the main problem and by the sounds of it it's already taken hold. Wouldn't be shocked to see a thick layer of it between the metal vent and fan. Only way to get to this involves stripping the laptop down. The CPU thermal paste also tends to weaken over time so that too needs replacing. So it's practical to do both at the same time unless you enjoy taking it apart and putting it back together a few times.

I've got two of these and so far I've had to open both of them up due to high temps to remove the dust and re-aaply fresh thermal paste. This solves the temperature problems. Also, the higher the temp the lower the CPU speed and power so you should see an increase in performance.

If you are leaving your laptop in one place most of the time it might be a good idea to invest in a desktop. Desktops are easier to clean out with compressed air and you can easily get to all the parts without having to take it apart. Applying fresh thermal paste on a desktop computer only involves taking the CPU cooler off via four screws and takes less than five minutes.

The same work on your laptop would take up to 45 minutes. Also, with a desktop there is better airflow and as a result the CPU doesn't tend to overheat much meaning the thermal paste lasts much more longer. My desktop's maintained a good temp over two years while in the same time I've open up each laptop up twice.

There is no easy fix for this issue other than getting someone to open your laptop up and take it apart to get to the fan and cpu. That's going to cost money unless you can do it yourself.