On Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at 11:39 AM, Jason Long wrote: > on 11/19/02 10:23 PM, Hal at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> I've got a pismo powerbook that I've been using almost since they were >> introduced. I often run it closed, connected to external keyboard, >> mouse and monitors (I have this setup both at work and at home). >> >> I recently had it upgraded by powerlogix to a G4, and it's been having >> some overheating problems (getting unstable when I stress the >> processor >> and it fully heats up). It does this most often when running closed, >> but occasionally when open. Powerlogix is telling me that running the >> pismo closed it "discouraged by apple", even with the original G3 >> chip. >> Anyone else heard of this? I figured that if it's been working for >> almost 2 years, it must be OK. Heck, there's even a knowledge base >> article telling you how to do it... >> >> It's back at powerlogix for testing right now. >> >> any info is appreciated. >> >> -Hal >> > I almost solely use it with the lid closed even though I only have a > G3/400. > It still get noticeably warm with normal use and gets a bit hotter when > playing DVDs even though I have one side propped up for better > ventilation. > Do you have it elevated in any way to improve ventilation. Some people > use a > cookie rack of approximately the same size to good effect, I've been > told. > When running it closed, I either have it on a Roadtools Coolpad (elevating it about 1/2 inch) or on an Intercooler (with a USB powered fan blowing on the bottom of the case). As I said, with the stock G3 chip I never had any problems, so I think I must have just gotten a bad chip. I'm still waiting to hear back from Powerlogix.
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