topic Re: Overheating SZ2VP in PCs & Accessories

Overheating SZ2VP

Horsthuis — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:44:23 GMT

Hi there.

I own a very nice SZ2VP.

Unfortunately, it continually overheats. It doesn't matter if it is on a desk or elsewhere, it runs at over 75°C. I am quite worried by this, as I am sure a 'laptop' is not meant to burn your leg.

The heat is based around the cooling fan and battery. Although, it is hot enough to make typing difficult. I also find that in the Power settings disable soon after re-enabling them. The CPU is running low, probably in response to the cooling issue.

Unrelated the the above, the option to enable/disable the wireless & bluetooth adapters independently has disappeared. I can run both at the same time, but not together. It is run by the Intel PROSet/Wireless control. Device is seen as 3945ABG & Toshiba bluetooth.

Any thoughts on these issues would be greatly appreciated.

Nick

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

kee-lo_ — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:33:13 GMT

Have you tried compressed air in the vents?

Otherwise I would have it serviced

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

Horsthuis — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:04:46 GMT

I've tried the air option but no luck.

75°C is a bit high don't you think? I have also seen a loose screw sliding around within the case. I have no idea how that has happened, as I treat my laptop extremely carefully.

Could there be a build issue with my machine? What do I do?

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

MattWilson — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:19:02 GMT

Where abouts is the screw?

If you can see the screw then it is likely to be a case screw and nothing to do with the internals.

If you are concerned and its in warrenty then get sony to have a look at it.

The processors do run very hot. Is the fan going when the processor is running at this temperature?

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

Horsthuis — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:46:45 GMT

Yes, I can see the screw inside the case. I get a horrible rattle now when the hard drive winds-up.

The fan is always working hard at those high temperatures. It is still within warranty, but I have no idea where to get it serviced.

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

MattWilson — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:50:00 GMT

You need to contact VAIO Link to organise a repair. They will want to know what the problem is etc.

Re: Overheating SZ2VP

kee-lo_ — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:02:50 GMT

Yes, I think Matt's recomendation is the best route