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    Overheating problem.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Reyn, May 5, 2011.

  1. Reyn

    Reyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    My laptop is turning off, because of overheating, I noticed that in the GPU side the air coming out from the fan is warm but is ok, and the air coming from the CPU is really hot, I did some tests the CPU is way to hot like 90C + , is there any way to increase the fan speed. I also noticed that the CPU fan isnt running as fast as the other one.
     
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  2. The Happy Swede

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    Well to start out with, have you ever cleaned the vents? and if so, then you might need to change the thermal paste or thermal pads.
     
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    I've done Both, maybe 40days ago, should I do it again ?
     
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    well, you should atleast clean your comp vents every second week. But i dont think its that then... there might be a faulty vent? can you feel the air running through? and just a tip, put a book under the m15x and it will help a bit, probably not going to get it from 90+ to regular temps, but might help a little.
     
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    That is wayyyy to hot IMO. Check whether the fans are working properly and re-apply the thermal paste. There is not much you can do other than that. If I were you, I would call Dell and have some technician come with brand new heat-vent, fans and thermal pad.
     
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    Set GPU-Z to log and use HWMonitor to monitor temps. Play a game, wait for it to lockup. Come back and post GPU-Z log here or just post pics here.
     
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    Yeah I am using a book already, I will call Dell and lets see I have warranty so I can abuse, I will ask em to change my fan..
     
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    and replace your vents as well.
     
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    yeah, are you OC´ing anything?
     
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    Which CPU you got in there?

    What were your temps before the repaste?
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, May 6, 2011
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