Laptop Cooling Pads

[nvshelat]

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I'm looking for a good cooling pad for my Toshiba, which overheats and then shuts down. Does anyone else have this problem and use a cooling pad? I tried to use the one from Targus but it was ineffective. I've also cleaned off dust from my computer's fan blades but it's still overheating!

 

[Jamers]

I'm looking for a good cooling pad for my Toshiba, which overheats and then shuts down. Does anyone else have this problem and use a cooling pad? I tried to use the one from Targus but it was ineffective. I've also cleaned off dust from my computer's fan blades but it's still overheating!

How old is it? You may want to check the BIOS and make sure your fans are turning with enough velocity. Did you overclock? I have a TOSHIBA Satellite and have yet to have an overheating problem. However, laptops are known for issues with heating (what do you expect when you slam everything into two inch wide box?) I haven't checked much into cooling pads but, if you are still having problems with cooling and have used a cooling pad, I would strongly urge you to get it looked at to make sure the CPU fan isn't dying on you. Also, I try not to leave my lap top on as much as I would a tower (I have it set to turn off by itself if left alone for an hour or so; most lap tops are set DEFAULT to this already).

 

[nvshelat]

How old is it? You may want to check the BIOS and make sure your fans are turning with enough velocity. Did you overclock? I have a TOSHIBA Satellite and have yet to have an overheating problem. However, laptops are known for issues with heating (what do you expect when you slam everything into two inch wide box?) I haven't checked much into cooling pads but, if you are still having problems with cooling and have used a cooling pad, I would strongly urge you to get it looked at to make sure the CPU fan isn't dying on you. Also, I try not to leave my lap top on as much as I would a tower (I have it set to turn off by itself if left alone for an hour or so; most lap tops are set DEFAULT to this already).

Jamers, could you walk me through checking the BIOS? I do keep it off now as much as possible bc Im freaking out that it's going to blow up on me (had that happen with an HP a while back)

 

[mnmay]

I have a Toshiba as well and it overheats and then just completely shuts off. I thought I was the only one with this problem hehe..I never knew about cooling pads though. If you ever figure out how to fix this problem let me know. Or maybe I just need to buy a new laptop (i wish)

 

[TypeA]

I'm looking for a good cooling pad for my Toshiba, which overheats and then shuts down. Does anyone else have this problem and use a cooling pad? I tried to use the one from Targus but it was ineffective. I've also cleaned off dust from my computer's fan blades but it's still overheating!

Toshibas tend to have this problem. My husband's is one of those huge widescreen ones and it happens all the time. I have the 15.7" and it never does. He tries to keep it dust free in the fan as much as possible...that seems to help the most. But, I did have him use a Chillow for a while (not its intended use, but cooling). If you want to check out Chillow: www.chillow.com or www.soothsoft.com

Good luck.

 

[DrBowtie]

I was having an overheating problem with my Dell. I take it to a buddy who opens up my fans and there is dust caked to the output of the fan area. I suggest you take out the fan and clear the area...it might do the trick.

 

[sayoc]

Jamers, could you walk me through checking the BIOS? I do keep it off now as much as possible bc Im freaking out that it's going to blow up on me (had that happen with an HP a while back)

to nvshelat,

don't worry, it won't blow up. the worse thing can happen is the cpu/monther board will be damaged by the heat. in such case, you need to buy a new computer.

bio is embed in the rem. everything else, including op system is stored in hard drive, so every time when you trun on the computer, instructions from bio ask the op system to be load onto the rem from the hard drive. depends on the pc, you need to hit certain key(or may even need to hold thekey down) when you are booting up the computer. Instruction for access the bio will pop on on the screen for very short time(before op system is loaded). I suggest you DON'T go mess with bio! Over heating is mostly caused by the fan. Fan is mounted on the cpu. Most fan in the desktop can be unmounted, but I am not sure about the labtop. Ask some one who knows how to build a computer.

sayoc

 

[PlasticMan]

To get into the BIOS, when you first turn on the laptop, keep hitting either "F1" or "DEL" key(it'll say something like "Press 'F1' to enter setup") until you get in. It's normally a blue or grey screen; you'll be able to tell cause it looks like an old DOS program. Once in there start looking around for system fan or CPU fan RPM. Find out what they're spinning at. You should also be able to take a look at the temp sensors in there. Note what everything is running at, then go online to either Toshiba support or a forum to try to find out the proper RPM's you need to be running at the for the different fans. When you exit the BIOS, just make sure you DISREGARD changes 😉

**Edit** You could also grab a can of compressed air and when the laptop is off, blow out any visible fans you can see on the sides or back of the laptop case.

 

[Jamers]

To get into the BIOS, when you first turn on the laptop, keep hitting either "F1" or "DEL" key(it'll say something like "Press 'F1' to enter setup") until you get in. It's normally a blue or grey screen; you'll be able to tell cause it looks like an old DOS program. Once in there start looking around for system fan or CPU fan RPM. Find out what they're spinning at. You should also be able to take a look at the temp sensors in there. Note what everything is running at, then go online to either Toshiba support or a forum to try to find out the proper RPM's you need to be running at the for the different fans. When you exit the BIOS, just make sure you DISREGARD changes 😉

**Edit** You could also grab a can of compressed air and when the laptop is off, blow out any visible fans you can see on the sides or back of the laptop case.

You guys beat me to it. Some BIOS even have a program that runs with windows and can allow you to see the BIOS specs without going through all that. The above steps will work, however. Just like they said, make sure to exit WITHOUT saving changes. You are just looking to see speed. Your manual or an online version should say what speed your CPU fan should be spinning at. If much lower then this, something is wrong; i.e., clog, ball bearings gone, etc. I would like to note that you should NEVER open your case if you still have the computer under warrenty as it will, in most cases, void this. Take it to someone if the computer is still under warrenty!!

 

[nvshelat]

Thanks guys. I'm not exactly the smartest guy when it comes to computers. But I did manage to open up the casing and blow dust off the fan and also into other nooks and crannies in my laptop. It still gets really hot at the bottom esp yesterday when I was backing up all my data (in fear that it would crash) but strangely enough, it doesn't get hot on TOP of the laptop anymore; before my de-dusting, it would heat up on top and bottom of the keypad, and thats when I knew it was about to shut down.

Just to be safe, I purchased a Vantec LPC-301 after doing some research. It has aluminum on it, which may help dissipate the heat, and also had great reviews on newegg. Plus, it costs less than the plastic Targus one I got and returned =)