> Normally I hardly hear the fan on my 333mhz Lombard, but sometimes after > using it for awhile on my lap or bed the fan suddenly gets louder and warm > air is pushed out the left side. This has not yet happened while using it > on a desk. At first I'd panic and shut down as soon as possible. When I > grew tired of this I started keeping it on but moving it onto a desk. > Normally the exhaust fan then stops after a few minutes. > > I suppose this is the computer's way of cooling itself when getting too > hot? My question is, is this a normal thing I can ignore, or is it a > warning to shut down for awhile?
Sounds like exactly what I'd expect it to do - if it gets warm, the fan comes on - something like bedding isn't a cooling surface, so I'd expect it to come on more often than on a desk. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
