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    M1330 palmrest too hot

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by photognj, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. photognj

    photognj Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I am in an air conditioned & fanned room(71 degrees F) and the M1330 I got two months ago is really hot on the palm rest. I am only web-surfing on AC with "Hi Performance" scheme, 9-cell battery, USB EVDO card, and have the computer on a wooden desk.

    The computer is really hot(bottom center) and usage is really affected because my palms are getting uncomfortable. I don't remember the computer heating up this much when I first got it. I never had any issues with hot palms on my older dell laptop.

    Could this be a malfunctioning M1330 or is that just a fact of life with this model?

    Anyone use the Zalman laptop cooler? This is way too hot.
     
    photognj, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    The Zalman 1000 will most likely help a little. You should also check that the air intakes under the laptop are not clogged with dust. Over time that can become a problem.
     
    Rhodan, Jun 9, 2008
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  3. Kreeeee

    Kreeeee Notebook Evangelist

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    That's not normal behaviour. Even in a 26 degree room playing games my palm rest never gets hot, barely even warmer than the desk to be honest.
     
    Kreeeee, Jun 9, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Why must you leave it on high performance?
     
    nizzy1115, Jun 9, 2008
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