Burning plastic scent from Asus G1S

Hi all, I was wondering, I know Asus laptops are known for their heat, but this time I think the laptop started to melt the plastic, or the metal in the fan area started to overheat. I smelled the burnt plastic, took off all the accessible covers, and the area that smelt the worst was the area with the fan, and I could see marks on the metal fan casing where it looked like it had gotten very hot, like when you use a torch on a pipe. I dont know what I should do, any ideas?

PROBLEM IS FIXED NOW, SCENT IS GONE, BLEW OUT THE FAN/HEAT SINK AREA, RUNS AS A MAX OF 78C, 72C NORMALLY WHILE GAMING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE MODE, AND STAYS AT ABOUT 65-66C WHEN IDLE

 

They are known for runing extremly and dangrously hot. Go to cooling central and look at the checking your temperatures section and post your temperatures up here .

 

I can already post my highest temperatures

Graphics card: 98 c
Core 1:100c
Core 2:100c
HD: 55c
THRM: 90c
Cores are processor.
I didnt have my program running when the smell came along, so I cant tell you the temperature.

 

The graphics card temps are high, but the G1S is known for that. Your processor however is overheating. It has hit its maximum tjunction temperature and has begun to take on damage. Pretty sure that what you smelled was probably the plastic near the processor. If it's under warranty, get an RMA.

 

Thats insane... download Speedfan and see if you can increase the fan RPMs. If the unit is under warranty, send it back.

 

Speedfan doesnt cover my fans, already have it :/

And what is an RMA?

By the way, this only happens when I put the laptop in High Performance mode, so I was thinking that if I just put it in High Performance mode for gaming, then battery saving after to cool it off, I might be able to help fix this problem.

And yes, I use my laptop on my lap all the time, which could be part of the problem.

 

CHECK YOUR TEMPERATURES TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT. That will solve alot of issues whether it is urgent etc. Its posted above how to do it.

 

Apparently you havent read my post above?
It shows what the max temperatures of my computer have been.
But this just started a few days ago.

 

Probably a badly fitted cooling system.
Get into contact with ASUS about it and try and get a replacement or refund.
For now, prop up the back for extra cooling.

 

^ Badly fitted cooling system? What does that mean?

A number of things can cause overheating. First, try to rule out any software issues:

1) Is your CPU usage consistently high?
2) Scan for malware (post a screenshot of your task manager process, if you please)
3) Check Vista's power settings via Control Panel
4) Try drivers from www.laptopvideo2go.com, assuming you are using an Nvidia card.

Hardware:
1) Make sure your fan is actually running. This is, of course, very important.
2) Make sure the vents are unobstructed
3) Use a powerful vacuum cleaner and canister of compressed air to clean out the laptop fan and heatsink. Make sure that when the fan is running, air is actually rushing out of the exhaust.
4) Check your BIOS settings for power management
If worse comes to worse and all fails, you must send it in to Asus for repair. Temperatures like these are not only damaging to the computer, but also your surrounding furniture and can be potentially unsafe. If you'd send me a PM on whether this issue is fixed for you or not, I'd be glad to offer more advice as I've had this problem before.

 

Thanks Bog, I am going to clean out all of my fan areas tonight.

The fan does run, the CPU is at high usage when in High performance

What am I checking in the BIOS?

Drivers are up to date.

I could download the new BIOS for my laptop, if that might help.

Any replies would help.

 

For now, it would be best to set the CPU to low performance; its not only the CPU and GPU you have to worry about, its also the nearby components that can fail due to heat exposure.

But yeah, if you haven't cleaned out your computer for dust, I would highly recommend it; its a common cause for these kinds of issues.

 

Ok, I will go in order of your questions.

CPU use is high when gaming and while laptop is in High Performance mode
Malware is clear
What am I checking for in the Control Panel
Drivers are updated

Fan is running
Will clean heatsink and fan area tonight with vacuum
What am I going to do to look in the BIOS
If I download the new BIOS for my laptop, could it help?

 

sorry for double post, internet failed, storms here..

 

I don't have my Vista machine with me (1.5 months in repair for overheating), but in the CP there is either an applet called Power Options or one called Mobility Center where you can change your power settings. Another way is through the battery icon in your taskbar. Take a look at your power settings and make sure the system isn't running at full all the time.

Wrt BIOS; some BIOS settings allow you to change power management settings to the CPU. Sometimes these are set to maximum performance. I doubt that this is the problem, just ruling it out. Also, if you choose to update the BIOS, check the release notes to verify that it fixes your problem; otherwise, its probably not worth the risk as Windows BIOS updates can fail (and brick your computer).

 

Ok, well for now, no BIOS has any fixes for overheating/fan voltage/usage.

And for High Performance, my settings are Max CPU = 100%, Min CPU = 20%. So I will clean out my fan stuff, and hope that was the problem.

EDIT: Just cleaned out the fan area, runs about 6c cooler. This is good, I will test it tonight while playing Battlefield 2, and see if that scent comes back heavily.

 

Okay, im in the same situation with my Asus G1s, my Core Temp is around 88-98 c

Ive also noticed that my computers over-all power has decreased drastically. I even lag playing Warcraft III, if anyone of you guys know that game.
So, i started thinking about, getting it repaired, but when i looked at the back of the computer, the Serial code has partly melted off!!!!

 

whoa, you guys need to remember to use your notebook on a flat surface, I know someone has been working on a bios fix in the asus section, I think it's only for bios 300+ however I think I might consider using it.

 

Going to cleanse the pipes, or more exactly the fan vents. Then reboot the OS and then if all else fails RMA and pray for mercy. I havent misused it, but, im pretty sure its pretty... burned up inside.

 

How about undervolting the cpu to decrease the temps.

 

Mine stopped after cleaning out the fan and fan vents. When you do this though, make sure to get all of the vents, like the one that runs from the fan to the cpu/gpu, its the copper colored one. My smell problem stopped after that.

 

OP stated in first post (too hot). OP posted resolution in first post. Blew out fans and heat sink now max's out at 78C. Problem fixed?

OP in his 3rd post states bad habit that likely contributed to problem. Uses on lap? Not hard flat surface.

I am not getting some of the speculation on cause of problem as I thought OP explained clearly. Oh well maybe I am just missing something.

Edit: I type very slow and waite to post. a7x2thedeath I did not see your last post. But that is what I thought you said.