Yet another computer problem thread...

vcs · 14-04-2011, 05:58 AM

OK, so my laptop battery is at the end of its lifetime (nearly 3 years old). I need to get it replaced. In the last couple of months, I find the processor tends to overheat a lot lately, and as a result, the laptop shuts down abruptly. This makes it virtually impossible to watch any movies, listen to music, use youtube etc. because the laptop will invariably shut down in the process. I was wondering whether the processor overheating is connected to the battery being old.

I have a Dell Inspiron BTW.

benchmark00 · 14-04-2011, 05:59 AM

Pffft, rookie...

benchmark00 · 14-04-2011, 06:01 AM

Have the same problem as this ftr. Often find that it's a result of the fan being ****ed, and if I blow enough air into the vents on the bottom of my laptop the fan starts working and it immediately comes good again.

GIMH · 14-04-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vcs

OK, so my laptop battery is at the end of its lifetime (nearly 3 years old). I need to get it replaced. In the last couple of months, I find the processor tends to overheat a lot lately, and as a result, the laptop shuts down abruptly. This makes it virtually impossible to watch any movies, listen to music, use youtube etc. because the laptop will invariably shut down in the process. I was wondering whether the processor overheating is connected to the battery being old.

I have a Dell Inspiron BTW.

Same thing happens to my laptop. If it stays on for more than an hour I'm shocked.

vcs · 14-04-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by benchmark00

Have the same problem as this ftr. Often find that it's a result of the fan being ****ed, and if I blow enough air into the vents on the bottom of my laptop the fan starts working and it immediately comes good again.

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Same thing happens to my laptop. If it stays on for more than an hour I'm shocked.

How old are your laptops?

GIMH · 14-04-2011, 06:04 AM

Got mine in Feb 09 but it's a piece of crap

Am not going to fix it as I am going to get a new PC soon, I think

benchmark00 · 14-04-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vcs

How old are your laptops?

Only a year.

Burgey · 14-04-2011, 06:07 AM

Murphy with plenty of hot air to blow, too.

benchmark00 · 14-04-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Murphy with plenty of hot air to blow, too.

Your sister had no problems blowing me last night ftr.

Burgey · 14-04-2011, 06:14 AM

I don't have a sister ftr. Blow up dolls don't count, mate.

Spikey · 14-04-2011, 06:29 AM

is it plugged in

edit the laptop that is

Daemon · 14-04-2011, 06:29 AM

It's happening to my 1.5 year old laptop right now but my laptop only dies if I play almost any game for more than an hour. It's overheating and crashing to prevent damage to the hardware. You could buy compressed air and clean your fan or go to a PC shop and get them to do it for you, but this problem will come back eventually, especially since your PC is 3 years old.

Also, don't buy those stupid USB fans which you put under your laptop unless you're sure it uses very little power and is not blocking the vents/fan of your laptop.

Shri · 14-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Lol, laptops? Noobs! Desktops are where its at.

Quaggas · 14-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Inspiron batteries run 50-150 USD (at newegg), more at dell. The $50 ones will likely not last long. Compare this to a new inspiron, which starts at $300.

It's a bit like replacing the engine on a 10yo car - you'll have to carefully think about getting a new battery if this is a low end Inspiron. Perhaps get a new laptop and use the old one as a desktop.

sledger · 14-04-2011, 03:07 PM

Find putting it on top of two sturdy books and using any kind of fan (i.e. the type you find in a living room or someplace) to blow air in and around it works quite effectively.

14-04-2011, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
vcs International Coach Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 10,305	Yet another computer problem thread... OK, so my laptop battery is at the end of its lifetime (nearly 3 years old). I need to get it replaced. In the last couple of months, I find the processor tends to overheat a lot lately, and as a result, the laptop shuts down abruptly. This makes it virtually impossible to watch any movies, listen to music, use youtube etc. because the laptop will invariably shut down in the process. I was wondering whether the processor overheating is connected to the battery being old. I have a Dell Inspiron BTW.

14-04-2011, 06:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,138	Murphy with plenty of hot air to blow, too. __________________ WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie "People make me happy.. not places.. people" "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson "Oh my God, there's a castle! A castle!"

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Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	Lol, laptops? Noobs! Desktops are where its at. __________________ RIP Craigos. Owe you a beer.:( http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/2186298-post7381.html 4-0; 5-0; 4-0; 3-0; 4-0 Banter is a two way street. Deal with it.

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14-04-2011, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,097	Have the same problem as this ftr. Often find that it's a result of the fan being ****ed, and if I blow enough air into the vents on the bottom of my laptop the fan starts working and it immediately comes good again.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,601	Got mine in Feb 09 but it's a piece of crap Am not going to fix it as I am going to get a new PC soon, I think

14-04-2011, 06:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,138	I don't have a sister ftr. Blow up dolls don't count, mate.

14-04-2011, 06:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 24,026	is it plugged in edit the laptop that is

14-04-2011, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Daemon Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Posts: 8,759	It's happening to my 1.5 year old laptop right now but my laptop only dies if I play almost any game for more than an hour. It's overheating and crashing to prevent damage to the hardware. You could buy compressed air and clean your fan or go to a PC shop and get them to do it for you, but this problem will come back eventually, especially since your PC is 3 years old. Also, don't buy those stupid USB fans which you put under your laptop unless you're sure it uses very little power and is not blocking the vents/fan of your laptop.

14-04-2011, 12:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Quaggas International 12th Man Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,532	Inspiron batteries run 50-150 USD (at newegg), more at dell. The $50 ones will likely not last long. Compare this to a new inspiron, which starts at $300. It's a bit like replacing the engine on a 10yo car - you'll have to carefully think about getting a new battery if this is a low end Inspiron. Perhaps get a new laptop and use the old one as a desktop.

14-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Find putting it on top of two sturdy books and using any kind of fan (i.e. the type you find in a living room or someplace) to blow air in and around it works quite effectively.

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