Few Questions Regarding Heat -Already ran a search

360_ferrari · 07-15-2006, 08:34 AM

Ok well i have had a gateway m500 laptop for 3 years now and it has been great. When I initially experieced overheating issues i propped it up on some books worked fine for couple months. However now its over heating like crazy when doing normal tasks and after 30 min of firefox browsing it shuts down. So questions are:

1. How do I get to cpu? There are ton of screws underneath and from what I understand couple of them loosen up the keyboard and cpu is underneath?

2. Do you think I need a new cpu because of the excessive over heating issues?

3. How and where do I apply the paste? Is it the same as putting the paste on a desktop cpu?

-Really appreciate your speedy response for a noob like me.

jp198780 · 07-15-2006, 08:55 AM

i wouldnt mess with the CPU, 1st check if the CPU fan is working.

EDIT: on my laptops, i have 2 take the bottom screws out, then the screen screws, then pop that off, pop the keyboard of, unplug it, and then i get access 2 the CPU. it's no job 4 a noob lol.

360_ferrari · 07-15-2006, 09:30 AM

The fan works attempts to blow the heat out at full blast but it just doesn't cool down. I have built desktops just not familiar with notebooks. Appreciate your response.

thealmightyone · 07-15-2006, 10:30 AM

It could be a dust-related problem. If you've had it for 3 years, and never cleaned the fan intake/exhaust, then that would be a good idea. The easiest way would be to unscrew the laptop, then clean the fan blades and grills.

Hairy_Lee · 07-17-2006, 10:21 PM

That definately sounds like a dust related problem. As the almightyone said you're gonna have to open it up (or get someone else to do it) and take the heatsink off and clean it out, clean all the old thermal paste off the cpu and heatsink and reseat the thermal module (with new thermal paste of course).

tooch926 · 07-17-2006, 11:03 PM

Not that you would, but don't try to use an air compressor. There is condensation in there. I clean mine routinely with canned air (do not tilt the can while trigger is compressed) and a soft round brush.

**jimmymac** · 07-17-2006, 11:09 PM

on many laptops currently (especially dells) you need to remove the sheet above the keyboard which covers the hinges for the display. Underneath there you may find the screws to remove the keyboard and access whats underneath. Some laptops do require you to remove the display assmebly to get there.

I wouldnt advise doing it unless your confident about it

tooch926 · 07-17-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmymac

on many laptops currently (especially dells) you need to remove the sheet above the keyboard which covers the hinges for the display. Underneath there you may find the screws to remove the keyboard and access whats underneath. Some laptops do require you to remove the display assmebly to get there.

I wouldnt advise doing it unless your confident about it

I completely agree with jimmymac...

07-15-2006, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
360_ferrari New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	Few Questions Regarding Heat -Already ran a search Ok well i have had a gateway m500 laptop for 3 years now and it has been great. When I initially experieced overheating issues i propped it up on some books worked fine for couple months. However now its over heating like crazy when doing normal tasks and after 30 min of firefox browsing it shuts down. So questions are: 1. How do I get to cpu? There are ton of screws underneath and from what I understand couple of them loosen up the keyboard and cpu is underneath? 2. Do you think I need a new cpu because of the excessive over heating issues? 3. How and where do I apply the paste? Is it the same as putting the paste on a desktop cpu? -Really appreciate your speedy response for a noob like me.

07-15-2006, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 17 Posts: 4,090	i wouldnt mess with the CPU, 1st check if the CPU fan is working. EDIT: on my laptops, i have 2 take the bottom screws out, then the screen screws, then pop that off, pop the keyboard of, unplug it, and then i get access 2 the CPU. it's no job 4 a noob lol. __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4200+@2.20ghz 1gb ram 200gb 7200rpm hard drive X1950XT xp home Last edited by jp198780; 07-15-2006 at 08:59 AM.

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thealmightyone Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: York, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,000	It could be a dust-related problem. If you've had it for 3 years, and never cleaned the fan intake/exhaust, then that would be a good idea. The easiest way would be to unscrew the laptop, then clean the fan blades and grills. __________________ E8200 @ 3.576GHz with GA-P35-DS3L 2900 Pro, flashed to XT, oc-ed to 850/1860. Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC2-8500 2GB Enermax Modular 620W Creative Audigy 4 2x Seagate Barracuda 250GB Jeantech Nitro case, XP Pro and 19" LCD

07-17-2006, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 25 Posts: 2,553	That definately sounds like a dust related problem. As the almightyone said you're gonna have to open it up (or get someone else to do it) and take the heatsink off and clean it out, clean all the old thermal paste off the cpu and heatsink and reseat the thermal module (with new thermal paste of course). __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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07-15-2006, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
360_ferrari New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	The fan works attempts to blow the heat out at full blast but it just doesn't cool down. I have built desktops just not familiar with notebooks. Appreciate your response.

07-17-2006, 11:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,692	on many laptops currently (especially dells) you need to remove the sheet above the keyboard which covers the hinges for the display. Underneath there you may find the screws to remove the keyboard and access whats underneath. Some laptops do require you to remove the display assmebly to get there. I wouldnt advise doing it unless your confident about it __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor. http://www.peytonmusic.com/ http://forum.peytonmusic.com/ the most uplifting soulful music you will ever hear...

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