Inspiron 8100

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is running pretty hot. The fan seems to be working overtime. How can I fix
this?
What are the consequences of the thing running hot?

Thanks
me

 

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"cc0135598" <MElizabeth@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Thanks so much... I thought it might just burn up.
>
>


It shouldn't. There are temp diodes on the CPU and mainboard that are meant
to prevent it from doing so. It could be that your fan and/or heatsink have
become dirty over time, limiting airflow.

Good luck...

Stew