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From: SCP@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Overheated computers
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Date: 15 Jul 88 06:27:05 GMT
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Here are a couple of suggestions to help ventilate your laser:

- make sure the ventilation slots are not covered or blocked
- use the handle to prop the computer up to provide airflow underneath
- don't set the power brick near the computer
- open the metal 'door' (for ROM chip changes)  underneath the computer
- turn the computer off at night (leaving it on all day is good for preventing
   wear, but it should be turned off if it won't be used for several hours)
- locate the computer in a cool area of the house (such as the basement)
- do not put the monitor directly above the computer

All of this is pretty much common sense, but we all know how uncommon that can
be.  Perhaps I've suggested something you overlooked.  Good luck.
Overheating may have already done some permanent damage to your chips.  If
problems continue, see your dealer (don't you hate those 3 words??).