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Will the 7700 run with the top closed?

post #1 of 14
11/22/05 at 8:51pm
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If I'm using an external monitor, can I run a 7700 with the top closed?
Or will it cause overheating problems even if it is possible?
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post #2 of 14
11/22/05 at 8:55pm
If you change the settings in the Control Panel not to Sleep when closed it should be possible. There shouldn't be overheating problems.
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post #3 of 14
11/22/05 at 11:16pm
The only problem I've heard of is the possible damage to the screen because it sits right above the video card. I use an external monitor too, and I keep the lid slightly ajar for ventilation. It's also helpful for accessing the power button,
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post #4 of 14
11/22/05 at 11:47pm
I have run my 7700 with the lid closed, playing music when I go to bed, for a couple of hours without any noticeable problems.
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post #5 of 14
11/23/05 at 2:14am
That is not recommended.
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post #6 of 14
11/23/05 at 2:55am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael2575
That is not recommended.
Agreed. Just stating my experience.
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post #7 of 14
11/23/05 at 3:52am
that just adds more material for heat to pass through. i would not recomend it.
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post #8 of 14
11/24/05 at 12:29am
Those buggers can replace heating systems in a small room. Ya, I wouldnt recomend it either!

:-)
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post #9 of 14
11/24/05 at 2:43am
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Originally Posted by Tinylino
Those buggers can replace heating systems in a small room. Ya, I wouldnt recomend it either!

:-)
i know i some times open my window just an inch or so to make my room colder
during the winter that is
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post #10 of 14
11/24/05 at 5:57am
I have to keep the door closed cause im scared of what is out there.
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post #11 of 14
11/24/05 at 10:37am
Hello im new here, I also have a 7700m

I ran mine with the lid shut on a external monitor a few weeks ago, it was ok for about an hour or 2 but then extreme artifacts came up on screen, I shut down and left it for about 30mins to cool down then it was ok, from now on I always leave the lid ajar when running on a external monitor.
Scotty
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post #12 of 14
11/24/05 at 4:17pm
There is a heatsink under the keyboard and it also exhausts heat from there. It will run with the lid closed but it is not recommended to do so for long periods of time.

If possible don´t ever do that.
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post #13 of 14
11/24/05 at 7:25pm
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But it sounds like I'm ok if I leave the lid propped up a bit so the air can flow?

(I haven't received my 7700 yet... Just trying to figure out desk space/monitor arrangement and such. My current laptop is an old Dell 8100 which docks under the monitor.)
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post #14 of 14
11/25/05 at 3:35pm

Keep it open

Ya, I would suggest keeping a crack on it too . You will be praying to the if you ever end up with problems. I have posted somewere before, I ran the airconditioning vent directly to the lappy, not because I was having problems, because the keyboard was getting hot
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