Laptop Running Hot? Possibly Overheating?

EGS · 01-18-2009, 01:00 AM

Hey guys.

I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 and I believe that it is possibly overheating. My reason for this is because the unit gets pretty warm after running for 15+ minutes...the bottom of the laptop and the keyboard get mildly warm.

About 2 months after getting the laptop, the motherboard fried, and I had to replace it. I just got it replaced not too long ago, and it was quite expensive...

I am wondering if my laptop could possibly be overheating, and maybe that is why the motherboard fried in the first place, and the possibly explain the bottom of the laptop being warm (or is this normal)?

How can I monitor the CPU and other hardware temperature of the laptop?
How can I keep the laptop and its hardware cool? Would a docking station help keep it cool? If so, can anyone recommend me one for my make/model of my laptop?

diduknowthat · 01-18-2009, 01:35 AM

I doubt overheating caused your motherboard to break. If it was overheating, the bottom wouldn't be "warm", it'd come close to burn you if you touch it. Check the temperature of your CPU when you feel that your laptop gets warm.

azwebs · 01-18-2009, 01:45 AM

Yeah, "warm" doesn't do that. If you're like me and my laptop, an Asus:

Your computer takes your skin off
Your processor is currently topping 100 degrees posting this with nothing else running
Your X1700 graphics card is idling at 86 degrees
Your hard drive is mysteriously only 32 degrees and cold to touch (???)
Your screen hinges have fallen off

then thats a problem. In your case, "warm" isn't the problem. Download speedfan and check some temperatures for us.

http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

EGS · 01-18-2009, 03:43 AM

Alright, SpeedFan is showing the following temperatures:

HDD: 48
Temp1 [?]: 37
Core 0: 45
Core 1: 49-51 (showing flame)

All degrees are C...
Please help..I think that's very hot for them?? And only thing open was SpeedFan, so it was basically in idle!

diduknowthat · 01-18-2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EGS

Alright, SpeedFan is showing the following temperatures:

HDD: 48
Temp1 [?]: 37
Core 0: 45
Core 1: 49-51 (showing flame)

All degrees are C...
Please help..I think that's very hot for them?? And only thing open was SpeedFan, so it was basically in idle!

That's not hot at all. I've seen my laptop go near 90ºC without much trouble.

speedyink · 01-18-2009, 06:31 AM

yep, your in the clear. I wouldn't worry until it gets over 85 C.

Laptops are always warm after being on for a while, though if it really bothers you cooling pads help keep laptops' bottoms nice and cool (while lowering your temps a healthy dose).

As for your motherboard frying I think it's just bad luck. Motherboards occasionally die for no reason..like all electronics.

azwebs · 01-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Haha!!! What about when your laptop is topping 130 like mine sometimes does? The keyboard practically melts!

I really think it should go back to the manufacturer. . .

01-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
EGS banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 498	Laptop Running Hot? Possibly Overheating? Hey guys. I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 and I believe that it is possibly overheating. My reason for this is because the unit gets pretty warm after running for 15+ minutes...the bottom of the laptop and the keyboard get mildly warm. About 2 months after getting the laptop, the motherboard fried, and I had to replace it. I just got it replaced not too long ago, and it was quite expensive... I am wondering if my laptop could possibly be overheating, and maybe that is why the motherboard fried in the first place, and the possibly explain the bottom of the laptop being warm (or is this normal)? How can I monitor the CPU and other hardware temperature of the laptop? How can I keep the laptop and its hardware cool? Would a docking station help keep it cool? If so, can anyone recommend me one for my make/model of my laptop?

01-18-2009, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
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01-18-2009, 01:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
azwebs Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 530	Yeah, "warm" doesn't do that. If you're like me and my laptop, an Asus: Your computer takes your skin off Your processor is currently topping 100 degrees posting this with nothing else running Your X1700 graphics card is idling at 86 degrees Your hard drive is mysteriously only 32 degrees and cold to touch (???) Your screen hinges have fallen off then thats a problem. In your case, "warm" isn't the problem. Download speedfan and check some temperatures for us. http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 16GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (going for 32GB soon) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

01-18-2009, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Isl, BC Age: 22 Posts: 3,031	yep, your in the clear. I wouldn't worry until it gets over 85 C. Laptops are always warm after being on for a while, though if it really bothers you cooling pads help keep laptops' bottoms nice and cool (while lowering your temps a healthy dose). As for your motherboard frying I think it's just bad luck. Motherboards occasionally die for no reason..like all electronics. __________________ Acer AM5100/Acer 6920G/Asus EEE 900HA AMD Phenom X4 9500 2.2GHZ/C2D T8300 @ 2.4ghz/Atom 1.6ghz 8GB DDR2 RAM/4GB DDR2 Ram/2GB DDR2 1TB HDD/320GB HDD/250 GB 512mb GeForce 8800GTS/512mb Geforce 9500M GS/Intel GMA 950 32" Viewsonic 1360x768/16" 1920x1080/8.9" 1024x600 Win 7 Ultimate all round My Deviantart

01-18-2009, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
azwebs Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 530	Haha!!! What about when your laptop is topping 130 like mine sometimes does? The keyboard practically melts! I really think it should go back to the manufacturer. . . __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 16GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (going for 32GB soon) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

01-18-2009, 03:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
EGS banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 498	Alright, SpeedFan is showing the following temperatures: HDD: 48 Temp1 [?]: 37 Core 0: 45 Core 1: 49-51 (showing flame) All degrees are C... Please help..I think that's very hot for them?? And only thing open was SpeedFan, so it was basically in idle!

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