For Non-Nudist Laptop Users
Fred: Just a note of thanks on the recommendation of Speed Fan. [See "Feverish Laptop" http://langa.com/newsletters/2006/2006-05-04.htm#3 ] Since installing it I figured out, per their instructions, which was my CPU temperature. Watching this I noticed that relative to the settings they had on their site, my CPU (Pentium D, 3GHz) appeared to be running hot, averaging around 130F. So I got out the air compressor hose and blasted out the cooling vanes and fan from dust, even though this computer is only about 6 months old. She's now averaging 109F, a change that I found very impressive. I didn't realize how fast dust could accumulate and impact the ability for the cooling system to do it's job. Best Regards, Bruce McCormick
One of the problems with laptops is that they're often used on, well, laps! All clothing continually sheds fibers and dust, and a laptop or notebook can act as a mini-vacuum cleaner, actively sucking the fibers and dust from the user's trousers or skirt deep within itself.
A lapdesk ( http://tinyurl.com/rsgzy ) can help; or, you can become a nudist. <g> Or, you can regularly clean your laptop's ventilation system. It's easy! http://www.informationweek.com/showArticle.jhtml;?articleID=60300177
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