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Re: Laptop dv6650br is getting so warm



Klistvud <quotations@aliceadsl.fr>:
> 
>  I've got a HP laptop (Compaq 6715b with a Turion 64 dual core) and it's 
>  running quite hot. When the CPU governor is set to PowerSave, it runs 
>  at roughly 52 C, and when the CPU governor is set to OnDemand, it 
>  easily reaches 90 C and more.

FWIW, this is my experience as well.  I have it on on-demand always,
and it's hot to the touch over the fan (bottom left of kb).  This is
AMD-64 Turion X2 Dual core.

I second another's suggestion to keep the fan clear.  Doesn't help on
heat, but it may help keep it from burning up.


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