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    3G USB Modem causing overheating?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by nu_D, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    I have realized a curious byproduct of my 3G USB Modem- heat!

    When I plug it in, my video card shoots up about 3-4C and my CPU goes up 6-7C or so.

    Is this normal? Is there anything I could do to stop this from happening?

    Thanks!

    Oh by the way, it's a Huawei built modem packaged by Vodafone.
     
    nu_D, Nov 1, 2008
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    magichater Notebook Enthusiast

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    does it do the same when you plug other devices into that USB port?
     
    magichater, Nov 2, 2008
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    Nope. I have my keyboard and ipod connected to it. My mouse is running off a USB port on the keyboard....

    I tried plugging it into different USB ports, made no difference....

    :(
     
    nu_D, Nov 2, 2008
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