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Old 10-07-2004, 12:56   #15
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Re: How hot should a laptop get?

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
I have a nice black bit of mdf that I put my laptop on before I sit it anywhere - it keeps the bottom clear of the surface and avoids any 'heating of important areas' issues
This reminded me of a story a couple of years back on El Reg. A quick search later and voila.

My laptop gets very hot, particularly if on the mains and the battery charger hasn't figured out that the battery has achieved full charge. Can't do much for the reliability.

Alan
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