

You might or might not be able to see stuff clogging the heat sink from the exhaust - there might be a felt of stuff on the fan side.

You can check this both by your use situation. Fluffy isn't good in this case, since while it might beautifully shape itself to the VAIO's bottom, it'll prevent air from brezzing by and taking heat with it - or being sucked into the vents.Īny pet in the picture? A smoker? Is it being used in a kitchen? Dusty place? Combination of the above? If a melange of dust and hairs, with or without bonus nicotine or grease clogs the gaps between the cooling fins of the heat sink, it's effectiveness drops rapidly leading to a very hard time for the cooling system and the fan. Make sure the airflow in and out of the VAIO isn't obstructed!Īre you using the VAIO on a flat, hard surface (desk, table, counter, lap-table) or on a soft, plieable surface?

This shouldn't be your issue, just mentioning this for completeness sake. There are a few things you can easily check to see if there is something wrong.Ĭooling in a tropic climate will be harder. You are right, the fan speed should be related to current (or just previous) processor and graphics load.
