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    1420/1400 bottom fan covered = bad?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jkim, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. jkim

    jkim Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    the exhuast for the fan on these laptops is on the side, but the place where the laptop sucks up air in on the bottom. and when i set my laptop down (on my lap) that fan area gets covered - isn't this bad for air circulation and what not?
     
    jkim, Aug 16, 2007
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  2. scallywag

    scallywag Newbie

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    yes. covering the bottom air intake will cause temperatures to rise fast in any notebook. if possible try to keep it uncovered (to allow cool air in) ...
     
    scallywag, Aug 16, 2007
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  3. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    indeed: covering up fans is always bad
    you could try by placing a hard tray/book/... on your lap, and put the laptop on top of that. that should keep your legs AND the laptop cool(er)
     
    Kwakkel, Aug 16, 2007
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