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    (y580)How to fix hdd heat problem?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by clound, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. clound

    clound Newbie

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    How to fix hdd heat problem for y580?
    It's 60 celcius when fullload.
    very hot for hdd. :(
     
    clound, Oct 8, 2012
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    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    you can't. unless you blow a fan at the hdd vent. I have some extra desktop pc fans, and when i blow it at the vent, it drops to 50-55c.

    as long as you don't run it 60c 24/7, you might be ok for several years.
     
    link626, Oct 8, 2012
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