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My laptop has a severe overheating problem, even though it's quite new (< 6 month). It's still regularly overheating to the point where it shuts down. This usually happens while playing games but sometimes while watching videos or using Skype video calls for a long time. I'm already keeping it mid-air on a cooling tray with 2 external coolers, but that doesn't seem to help.
The only other thing I can think of is installing an SSD instead of the current HDD. I've read up that they generate less heat then hard drives, but can it actually make a serious difference to the heat level of the laptop?
If there are any other suggestions, please feel free to comment.
The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite L650D-11R.
15That sounds more like an issue you should try to get fixed under warranty. A <1 yr. old laptop should not overheat to that point while watching videos. – Cajunluke – 2011-10-18T23:42:42.247
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It depends on the heat source - ssd will generate less heat than hdd, but whether it makes a significant depends whether the hdd is producting the majority of heat or not. Try installing http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php and see if your laptop will give you temperature readings.
– Paul – 2011-10-18T23:51:42.557