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    ASUS M51Sn overheating

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by asdf3252, Nov 8, 2010.

  1. asdf3252

    asdf3252 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I've owned this M51Sn for about 2 years now, but lately it's been shutting down automatically when under load.

    Even under idle the CPU temps are around 60, and the GPU is 70-75.
    During gaming the GPU goes up to 95 or so, which can't be good for it.
    I opened the bottom and cleaned the fan out, but I assume the main problem is a dust build up behind the heatsink.
    Is there any easy way to clean the heatsink without disassembling the whole thing?

    Thanks.

    Picture I found of it:
    http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/images/Notebook/Asus/M51SR-2/Asus_M51SR_20.jpg
     
    asdf3252, Nov 8, 2010
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    The fan is never the problem in this scenario.

    Compressed air through the entire radiator fin assembly, and also outward through the adjacent vent to clear any blockage. Cover the motherboard when you do this, so it doesn't blow back and settle into it.

    That's all, really.
     
    ClearSkies, Nov 8, 2010
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