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12/09/2009 12:47:43 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by benfica:
You may also want to check your antivirus to see if its constantly scanning your drives. |
Make sure your A/V is up to date, and run a full system scan. Malware doesn't care if it overheats your machine. |
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12/10/2009 12:30:00 AM · #27 |
so far -- we've defragged, de-indexed (a couple of different indexes, I think, if i understood Bernard correctly), and are using it "up on blocks" with a fan blowing underneath.
I'm also using "speed fan" which helps me to monitor the core temps. it's definitely getting hot, fast, so i guess we may have to venture into cleaning the old insides out or something.
but, hey, i can open up DPP, Picasa or PaintshopPro now, and actually work on a picture without the 'puter going off, and that is a *good* thing because I'm so far behind in processing it's depressing. |
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12/10/2009 12:47:56 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by karmat:
so far -- we've defragged, de-indexed (a couple of different indexes, I think, if i understood Bernard correctly), and are using it "up on blocks" with a fan blowing underneath.
I'm also using "speed fan" which helps me to monitor the core temps. it's definitely getting hot, fast, so i guess we may have to venture into cleaning the old insides out or something.
but, hey, i can open up DPP, Picasa or PaintshopPro now, and actually work on a picture without the 'puter going off, and that is a *good* thing because I'm so far behind in processing it's depressing. |
You really will be surprised how well that Targus works with the two small dual fans pulling air out from under it. I use my laptop in conditions most would cringe at. My last dell was over 5 years old and ran at min. 16 hours a day at least 6 days a week. When I bought my new one, I did a Format, loaded the OS and drivers and handed it and the targus pad over to a guy I worked with, that was a year ago and it is still going. Not bad when they average life of a well treated laptop is two years huh? :D
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12/10/2009 02:38:58 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by MattO:
My last dell was over 5 years old and ran at min. 16 hours a day at least 6 days a week. When I bought my new one, I did a Format, loaded the OS and drivers and handed it and the targus pad over to a guy I worked with, that was a year ago and it is still going. Not bad when they average life of a well treated laptop is two years huh? :D
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Well, I did say *useful* life is 2 yrs. This is also determined by software and operating system upgrades. I have an IBM XT in my attic that's 25 years old and it still boots up. But it's kind of past its useful life. :)
Once people start talking about Windows 7, 64-bit, better graphics card, faster wi-fi cards, HDMI ports, LED backlight displays... then you can see why I came up with 2 years as the average. Also, many of the important components (display backlight, hard drive etc.) would have a mtbf of about 2 years depending on usage. Your Dell is on the rhs of that bell curve.. :) |
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12/10/2009 11:08:01 AM · #30 |
| I'm suspicious of the heat sink compound, at this point. The thing hasn't been exposed to enough dust to even show any in the vents, so I don't anticipate a major clogup inside, even though I do plan to check it. How exactly do those Radio Shack kits work for replacing that compound? |
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12/10/2009 11:09:21 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by karmat:
so far -- we've defragged, de-indexed (a couple of different indexes, I think, if i understood Bernard correctly), and are using it "up on blocks" with a fan blowing underneath.
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The Windows indexing and Google Desktop. Not positive Google desktop would contribute significantly, but she really had no use for it, so the little tray utility keeping the index up to date didn't make sense. |
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12/10/2009 11:34:34 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by nards656:
I'm suspicious of the heat sink compound, at this point. The thing hasn't been exposed to enough dust to even show any in the vents, so I don't anticipate a major clogup inside, even though I do plan to check it. How exactly do those Radio Shack kits work for replacing that compound? |
vikas can give you the details, but the way it works is that the heatsink is a big chunk of metal that sits directly on top of the chip. It's purpose is to draw heat away from the chip and dissipate it.
Heat sink compound is a white goo that sticks the heatsink to the top of the chip to help dissipate the heat more efficiently. If that compound isn't there, the heatsink won't work as effectively, and the chip will heat up more often. |
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12/10/2009 11:49:49 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by nards656:
How exactly do those Radio Shack kits work for replacing that compound? |
Your heatsink might be stuck to the microprocessor, use a twizzer or something to pull it off. Don't use too much pressure, it should come off pretty easily if you have all screws or tapes removed.
Clean the old one and apply the new one.. apply a thin layer, don't over apply the compound to avoid a mess. It does a pretty decent job at transferring heat!
Message edited by author 2009-12-10 11:51:57. |
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12/10/2009 12:21:52 PM · #34 |
Sorry I didn't have time to read all the post so I appologize if soneone else gave this advice,
First of all, you've done great backing up all your stuff.
It is either graphic card '' specially if it is dedicated '' or motherboard getting over heated.
Shutting down, is a way that the pc is defending itself against the heat, giving you signal that the heat is about to do a damage.
Now it depends on how much you paid for your laptop.
My case .. I paid a big sum, so I ended up paying 600$ to fix it. If you have a top of the line laptop that costs 2000$ or more, then you might want to fix it when/if to fries.
If not, then start shopping, and I'd recommend the new Macbooks ..
Regards,
P.S, back your stuff up on daily bases. |
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