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So_krates · 11-11-2007, 17:08

Hi,

Could really do with some help on this one. I have a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo D 1845.
I have recently upgraded the hard drive from an Hitatchi 4500 rpm to a Seagate 5400 rpm. Talking to the sales guy at the time I said I was worried about increased heat (apparently this is a widely reported issue with this laptop). He said that the as the drive was newer technology it should run at a cooler temperature (I am not blaming this guy as I took the risk). Anyway my fears have been confirmed

. I downloaded Sisandra benchmarking software and the temperature of the hard drive just seems to creep up and up.
The last time I measured the temperature it was 55c. Looking at the specs this is within the operating temperature (-40 to 70 c). What is really worrying though is the case is very warm and I can actually smell either burning plastic (or maybe motherboard)

. I need a very cheap temporary solution. I am potentially going to be short of money for a few months but really need my laptop so a laptop cooler is out of the question (I also have doubts as to how effective it would be anyway). I have thought of maybe running a cable to the outside of laptop and using it externally. Does anybody know if this is possible without damaging the hard drive and without having to pay for any expensive solutions.

Any help appreciated

.

Thanks.

11-11-2007, 17:08	#1
So_krates Inactive Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	Fujitsu Siemens Amilo D 1845 overheating! Hi, Could really do with some help on this one. I have a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo D 1845. I have recently upgraded the hard drive from an Hitatchi 4500 rpm to a Seagate 5400 rpm. Talking to the sales guy at the time I said I was worried about increased heat (apparently this is a widely reported issue with this laptop). He said that the as the drive was newer technology it should run at a cooler temperature (I am not blaming this guy as I took the risk). Anyway my fears have been confirmed . I downloaded Sisandra benchmarking software and the temperature of the hard drive just seems to creep up and up. The last time I measured the temperature it was 55c. Looking at the specs this is within the operating temperature (-40 to 70 c). What is really worrying though is the case is very warm and I can actually smell either burning plastic (or maybe motherboard) . I need a very cheap temporary solution. I am potentially going to be short of money for a few months but really need my laptop so a laptop cooler is out of the question (I also have doubts as to how effective it would be anyway). I have thought of maybe running a cable to the outside of laptop and using it externally. Does anybody know if this is possible without damaging the hard drive and without having to pay for any expensive solutions. Any help appreciated . Thanks.