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    Laptop thermal query

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Quicklite, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    Hi guys,
    Quick question. Got an old Medion version (Sandy bridge i7, 560M) of the laptop. Chassis very similar to the MSI GT70 - but presumably generations behind.

    Repasted it recently. When I stress it with Furmark - the laptop automatically shuts at 80 degrees (before that, the fan spins loudly and airway is clear). It's pasted with MX5 - repasted it again. Would this likely to be a card issue? or MB issue? (I think thermal pad degraded quite a bit too - but don't think that would cause the problem?)

    Thanks!
     
    Quicklite, Apr 15, 2018
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  2. don_svetlio

    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    Are you sure the heatpipes didn't get damaged?
     
    don_svetlio, Apr 15, 2018
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  3. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    What is the version of BIOS & EC you have on this system? Also, what tool are you using to monitor the temperatures?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Apr 19, 2018
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  4. Support.2@XOTIC PC

    Support.2@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    One bit of information would be to check to make sure the fans are working properly. While they may spin, are they spinning up as quickly as when the machine was first purchased?
     
    Support.2@XOTIC PC, Apr 26, 2018
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