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    I'm not 100% sure why, but my Toshiba is shutting off on its own.
    Mainly occurs when Flash is running.


    It's not a soft-down; it's instant.


    Pretty sure it's not my power being remove (although I need to send my battery in; no longer holding a full charge ). I witnessed 3 lights, no lights, 1 light, 2 lights.


    What would be causing it? I've been thinking something to do with "cpu shutoff on thermal extreme", but it doesn't feel all that hot.
    Any and all help is appreciated.
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    It's overheating. Mine did the same, then I tore it apart and blew all the dust out.
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    I dusted mine out, and it's still OHing.


    Need to redo the HS?
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    yeah, replace any spring clips with screws and washers.
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    I've heard of people getting ~10C drop in temps on their laptops by simply removing any old thermal paste and using some decent stuff like AS5 or whatnot. I'd imagine its a rare case for that large of a drop, but it couldn't hurt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aldersan View Post
    I've heard of people getting ~10C drop in temps on their laptops by simply removing any old thermal paste and using some decent stuff like AS5 or whatnot. I'd imagine its a rare case for that large of a drop, but it couldn't hurt.
    My dell actually dropped a bit more than that, my eeepc could use it but I don't know if I want to take it apart to do it.
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    Unfortunately, the clamping system is super-cheap with 2 screw holes TOTAL.

    I'll get back to you later after I recover from an HDD crash.

    Just visit here to see what Google has to offer.


    *If my cooling situation works out, and when I get more cash, I may get one of these as an upgrade.

    **Before anything, I MAY need to lap; again, pix later. Procy is smooth as a baby's bottom, with exposed die.
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    you put the same link in for both links sir.
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    (ninjaedit)Whatcha talkin' 'bout?
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    Regedit'ed, Rooted, and Jailbroke anymore questions?
    Here’s a bumper sticker I’d like to see: “We are the proud parents of a child who’s self-esteem is sufficient that he doesn’t need us promoting his minor scholastic achievements on the back of our car.”

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