Hot Cd

[KopyKat]

I like to listen to CDs while on my computer - using earphones.

Yesterday when ejecting the CD I found that the disc was hot - not just
warm.
Also noticed the small room that my computer in was getting very warm
(although it was a very humid evening).

Any suggestions about this problem please? I would not be happy for my

computer to go up in smoke

Thanks, KopyKat

 

[Richard Urban]

Mechanical and electrical devices generate heat. The computer will ADD to
the ambient air temp that it draws into the case.


Cool the room = cool the computer.


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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I like to listen to CDs while on my computer - using earphones.

Yesterday when ejecting the CD I found that the disc was hot - not just
warm.
Also noticed the small room that my computer in was getting very warm
(although it was a very humid evening).

Any suggestions about this problem please? I would not be happy for my

computer to go up in smoke

Thanks, KopyKat

You might examine the system for dust buildup. This can reduce the
efficiency of the coooling devices in the computer and increase the amount
of heat buildup. This both heats the room and shortens the life of the
components.

Do *not* use a vaccuum to remove dust. Get a can of compressed air, open
the case, take it outside and blow the dust out. Pay attention to the
vents, fan blades and heat sinks.

HTH
-pk

 

[Ralph J. Grossi]

Or...check that the fan on the computer is working properly...

 

[Jim Macklin]

Remember, they call it BURNING a CD for a reason. Even
reading a CD uses a laser.

Air conditioning is good for people and computer comfort.


|
| I like to listen to CDs while on my computer - using
earphones.
|
| Yesterday when ejecting the CD I found that the disc was
hot - not just
| warm.
| Also noticed the small room that my computer in was
getting very warm
| (although it was a very humid evening).
|
| Any suggestions about this problem please? I would not be
happy for my
|
| computer to go up in smoke
|
| Thanks, KopyKat
|
|
|
|
| --
| KopyKat

 

[KopyKat]

Remember, they call it BURNING a CD for a reason. Even
reading a CD uses a laser.

Air conditioning is good for people and computer comfort.

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Thanks everybody for all the info. As I am not skillful enough to take
my pc apart - because I might not get it together again
I am having to get a local man in to look at it for me.


KopyKat

 

[Pop`]

I like to listen to CDs while on my computer - using earphones.

Yesterday when ejecting the CD I found that the disc was hot - not
just warm.
Also noticed the small room that my computer in was getting very warm
(although it was a very humid evening).

Any suggestions about this problem please? I would not be happy for
my

computer to go up in smoke

Thanks, KopyKat

Good grief, so many suggestions for a non problem. I didn't see any that
would hurt anything, but ... in general, a CD being hot isn't unusual,
especially in warm weather. It wouldn't hurt to do the recommended fixes,
varied as they are, but it's probably just plain not necessary.

Pop`