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Re: FIle cleaning won't help, no ironclad Send a noteboard - 07/06/2010 10:37:15 PM
My guess is that the heatsink(s) inside have gathered enough dust to lessen their effect so that the fan has to blow more air across them for the same cooling effect. You should be able to open it up and clean it, google for "service manual <laptop model>" for instructions. Most just require a regular X screwdriver, but some brands are more annoying.

I think you're right. I am just not sure I dare to open it up. There are a lot of screws and then I probably lose the warranty.
They seem to think it's possible to clean from the outside, see pics in link.
As for cooling pads, I have no idea how well those work, but if you do get one you lose some of the mobility that's the point of a laptop...

yeah but in the same room it's no big deal and for the road you need a bag for all the accessories anyway, carrying another pad wouldn't be that much more, so I dunno. The price is impressive, though.
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