My hard drive seems to be overheating... what should I do?
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After a cold boot, the hard drive in my notebook jumps to 56℃ within an hour or so of idling. Is 56℃ a cause for alarm? Notes: The notebook is on a flat desk and none of the vents are obstructed. The video card is currently at 55℃ and the CPU at 50℃. It's a Western Digital 250GB hard drive. SMART r…
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Over time, laptops (and computers, but moreso for laptops since they're usually more compact) collect a lot of dust. This dust restricts airflow, which results in less efficient cooling. If you can clear out the airflow paths on your laptop (do it a…
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