HP Laptop Is Sizzling Hot (Need Help)

[SHAD0WxF1R3]

Hello All, I was wondering if I could get some info on Heat Dissipation for a certain laptop.

 

My old HP ENVY m6-1205dx is running very well, other than the fact that it overheats frequently. That was why I stopped using it a year ago.

 

I just recently saw it sitting in my closet and thought that it may be of use. So, I redownloaded Windows 8 (Original OS) and reinstalled it, (Of course, the computer autoshutdown in between takes, but luckily no errors, but for some reason Windows update doesn't work properly, still fixing)

 

The computer continued on it's path of Auto Shutdowns to preserve the cpu and graphics chip. So I found a simple fix online, lower the cpu power in AMD catalyst.

 

And it worked.

 

But, at a cost.

 

Now, instead of the normal 2.3 GHz I used to run at, I am stuck at 1400 MHz ~ 1800 MHz total in order for the pc to run stable.

 

I wanted to know if there was a better way to fix this laptop, (And YES I DID DUST IT OUT WITH COMPRESSED AIR!!!)

 

Please let me know, I would like to try and squeeze as much performance out of this old PC as I can.

[anybodykek]

2 minutes ago, SHAD0WxF1R3 said:

Hello All, I was wondering if I could get some info on Heat Dissipation for a certain laptop.

 

My old HP ENVY m6-1205dx is running very well, other than the fact that it overheats frequently. That was why I stopped using it a year ago.

 

I just recently saw it sitting in my closet and thought that it may be of use. So, I redownloaded Windows 8 (Original OS) and reinstalled it, (Of course, the computer autoshutdown in between takes, but luckily no errors, but for some reason Windows update doesn't work properly, still fixing)

 

The computer continued on it's path of Auto Shutdowns to preserve the cpu and graphics chip. So I found a simple fix online, lower the cpu power in AMD catalyst.

 

And it worked.

 

But, at a cost.

 

Now, instead of the normal 2.3 GHz I used to run at, I am stuck at 1400 MHz ~ 1800 MHz total in order for the pc to run stable.

 

I wanted to know if there was a better way to fix this laptop, (And YES I DID DUST IT OUT WITH COMPRESSED AIR!!!)

 

Please let me know, I would like to try and squeeze as much performance out of this old PC as I can.

Most likely a busted heatpipe. Maybe you can look at replacing the fan system? There are many OEM replacement fans/heatpipes you can find online.

[asand1]

Try blowing out the cooling vents.