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1lMon Apr-25-05 07:38 PM
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"heat sink problem"


          

i have a dell inspirion 5100 laptop. recently, the bottom of the computer gets hot really fast after a short time of usage. i think i have this problem before, so i sent it to dell and they seemed to have fixed it. no more warranty . when it gets hot, the program that normally would not take that much cpu usage, took a lot of cpu usage. when it gets hot, programs such as word or media player would use up like almost 100% cpu usage. in order to help the computer not be so hot, i have to raised it up (used a book or something) and try not to cover the fan at the bottom. i have tried opened up the laptop and cleaned the fan, but it still has the same problem.
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IchabodMon Apr-25-05 09:17 PM
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#1. "RE: heat sink problem"
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My daughter has a similar Dell which had the same problem. If you google for overheating Dell laptops you will find that it is a widespread problem. I found a neat little utility which lets you control the fan speed and setpoints independent of BIOS.

http://www.diefer.de/i8kfan/

  

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MaggieTue Apr-26-05 02:08 AM
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Here is one link off the Dell Forum there are lots of discussions about the 5100's I think the intake is on the bottom of the laptop I could be wrong. http://www.geocities.com/i5100dustproblem/

  

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davidtThu Apr-28-05 06:51 PM
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I second Ichabod's recommendation for fangui. Great piece of freeware, good support, great reviews.

DM

  

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MaggieThu Apr-28-05 07:02 PM
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I use it on my Inspiron 8200 also.

  

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