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    can i leave my XPS 24/h working?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by tirams, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. tirams

    tirams Newbie

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    hi , i got my first laptop a week ago and im not sure how much it healthy to keep it working (for P2P downloads) while closing the lid so at least the screen won't work.
    can it function like my desktop?
    where can i found tip for laptop begginers and recommended tweeks for my XPS M1530?
    thank you.
     
    tirams, Jul 11, 2008
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    it can,just buy a good cooler for 50$ ;)
     
    Xirurg, Jul 11, 2008
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  4. benbeck08

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    Good advice might as well be safe
     
    benbeck08, Jul 11, 2008
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    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    dont forget to remove your battery!
    May I have a question: why do you want to live it 24/7?
     
    haquocdung, Jul 11, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You do not need to remove the battery...


    However it is not recommended to leave a laptop on all the time as it will lead to premature failure.
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 11, 2008
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    macreyes Notebook Guru

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    the same goes for all other equipment without adequate cooling.
    your laptop can survive for years even if you often leave it on for 24hr a day as long as it is adequately cooled (cooler, undervolt, power saver) and well protected (i.e. surge protectors, ups, avrs).
     
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    VinylPusher Notebook Consultant

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    My 1730 runs for days without issues. However, I've since resurrected my old desktop machine as a Linux machine which does all my p2p and fileserving stuff. Sits on my home network, stuffed full of tv series episodes ready to stream to my laptop or even my old Xbox original ;)
     
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    i just need it to be opened for torrenrs,
    can u advise me on coolers please?
    thank's
     
    tirams, Jul 11, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I have left many laptops on 24/7 without any problem, never used a cooler either.
     
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  11. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    It does shorten your life of your laptop and you will eventually notice slower and slower startups and subtle decreases in performance. It doesnt affect it at first, but after a few months it starts to show.
     
    Forte, Jul 11, 2008
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    Get the cooler and you'll be fine. If the lid is closed all day, the hard drive in the XPS gets really hot and you're screen will be taking the brunt of the heat. Over time the heat can cause damage. $50 and you're set - if you're cheap wait for a deal and pick up a cooler for $20-$30.
     
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  13. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    cooler probably takes about 2-3degrees off.... better way is to ensure ventilation around the laptop..
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 11, 2008
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    I would leave the lid OPEN to help prevent damage to the screen and the system.
     
    Wolfpup, Jul 11, 2008
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    l7777 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You won't hurt it, I have an Inspiron 8100 that I left on nearly 24/7 for several years, turning it off only to transport it. It still runs perfectly fine to this day. Only thing I've had to replace is the fans. Mind you this is now a 7 year old computer.

    Undervolting is always a good thing, cooler computer and more battery life for free. I have my T9300 running at 2.3ghz with the lowest allowed voltage and no problems. You don't need any extra coolers, just set the machine on a hard surface so the air can flow easily. If your really concerned with it, prop up the back a little so that there is more air space under the fan.
     
    l7777, Jul 11, 2008
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