Going to leave a lappy on overnight, for BT

[wanted]

I was d/ling a torrent, unfortunately, got in too far, and got a good speed.
So I must leave it on overnight.


I have a couple of questions/concerns, that I wish you could advise me on.

1. WIll BT still run, if it's on standby.
2. Is it OK, if I put it upside down closed lid, so the heat doesn't stay underneath it for so long. As, if I put it upwards, heat will not be underneath.
3. Any other methods, to keep it cool? It's going to take 6-7 hrs


Thanks.

[coriolis]

Just go to power options and disable the xx min to standyby/hibernation/HD off, and turn the close lid to do nothing on. Then close lid and turn it over if you want.

Use a notebook cooler?

[wanted]

Just go to power options and disable the xx min to standyby/hibernation/HD off, and turn the close lid to do nothing on. Then close lid and turn it over if you want.

Use a notebook cooler?

Thanks, done.

Nope, don't have a cooler.

[spm24]

could always put it upside down near a unused ( or used house fan ) or a icepack on the bottom of it . just make sure to wrap the icepack in a couple paper towels and throw it in a bag . should keep it cool for the rest of the night.

[ShadowVlican]

like the other dude said, disable auto standby.... because NOTHING will run if it's standby

also, i recommend leaving the notebook OPEN, don't close it because it traps heat

nothing to worry bout except for those.... i do this all the time :)

[Emancipated]

could always put it upside down near a unused ( or used house fan ) or a icepack on the bottom of it . just make sure to wrap the icepack in a couple paper towels and throw it in a bag . should keep it cool for the rest of the night.


Perfect recipe for condensation. Kiss that notebook good bye.

I constantly leave my notebook on over night; in fact, it's been on for the last few days, and save a few reboots, it's been on for months.

If you're concerned about ventilation, just perch it on something. A book or something to give it elevation and let the air ducts enough clearance.

[Jeff146]

Don't worry I leave my laptop on practically 24hrs

As long as you have good ventilation

[spm24]

i know of some people who do the ice pack trick for long trips while they watch movies and such on there lappys . as long as u wrap the bag in paper towels and then a plastic u dont really have to worry about condensation .

but of course since your not on the road and in the comfort of your own home i suggest proping it up and putting a fan on it shouldnt heat up to much .

Perfect recipe for condensation. Kiss that notebook good bye.

I constantly leave my notebook on over night; in fact, it's been on for the last few days, and save a few reboots, it's been on for months.

If you're concerned about ventilation, just perch it on something. A book or something to give it elevation and let the air ducts enough clearance.

[fitbrit]

If you have a metal e.g. steel food tray you could turn it upside down and put your laptop on that. Instant heat spreader. Or place a few poker chips under each corner (or something similar) so that there is more space for air movement between the laptop and the surface beneath it. What's worked really well for me before for cooling a USB 1.0 mp3 player during a 20 GB transfer is placing it on a spare (i.e. disconnected!) internal CD-rom drive. The metal case was gerat at acting like a heat sink.

[rp_guy]

keep the screen OPEN

[Menace]

A notebook cooler is a good and cheap investment. You don't have to turn it on all the time, the metal stand can keep your notebook a little cooler.

[JimG]

If you're concerned about heat, it might be a good time to clear some dust from the fan.

[turanuk]

elevation works well and is free. I suggest placing a stack of coasters on the two back corners of the laptop (processor is near the back) to give it some room for airflow on the bottom. Works well...I think belkin or kensington used to sell a "notebook cooler" based on this concept for like 40 dollars at staples....now longer carried (guess their clientele got smarter).

[Amourek]

Take the battery out also.

[Siefer999]

i left mine on practically 24/7 for about 10 months till it finally crapped over and the hd died. i use the book technique personally, it works fine. i might reconsider doing it consistantly for long periods of time again without some sort of cooler... and make sure you clean the dust from the air vents occasionally, that should help

[rp_guy]

if you're using a mobile processor like the pentium-m or the turion, make sure you turn it on low or battery optimized.. then it'll run at a lower freq. and perhaps lower voltage as well.. keeping the temp down.. bt doesn't require too much cpu

[here4yagurlz]

make sure you clean the dust from the air vents occasionally, that should help

how? i was told canned air is bad as it pushes all the bunnies into the centre and you have to disassemble the laptop but not everyone is capable of doing that. :|

[wanted]

I closed the lid, and left it upside down.
No problems...But, I did leave the battery in and closed the lid.
Think Amourek advised not to close the lid, why?

[coriolis]

Alot of laptops take in air from the keyboard area