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Question

hot laptop

by Jul 23, 2011 1:33PM PDT

the left side of my dell 1525 where you rest your palm is awfully hot. could someone tell me why?

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Re: hot laptop
by Forum moderator Jul 23, 2011 8:33PM PDT

- What cpu is inside it?
- When did you last clean the vents?

Kees

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Also, tell us about the battery.
by Forum moderator Jul 23, 2011 9:14PM PDT

Have you changed it recently? If so, with what, a Dell approved battery or some other cheaper one?

Do you use this laptop on a flat, hard surface?

Mark

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