A little update on my layout. Decided to get an external USB keyboard since hmy hands on top of the laptop makes it (alogn with my hands) hotter. I also would like to try and keep the keyboard free of finger grime/sweat, etc. It should make the keyboard and palm rest area of the laptop free of discoloration and grime, and hopefully extend the life of the laptop by keeping it cooler. If you can't tell, I also have the back end raised about 1" to help with ventilation. Just used the backs of CD-ROM bay covers, they are actually quite sturdy/stable and hold it firmly.
