E-machine Laptop

[treegump]

First one they ever made - not too awful bad except for the overheating problem that made the computer shut down after 5 min. There was a lawsuit and recall for them to check all computers that may have been effected, and I turned mine in twice, but received back both times saying it was fine. (To which I plugged it in, put a cd in, and it shut down in 5 min.) Any ideas on what to do with it? Do I have any options as far as using it...assuming nothing has melted on the inside?

 

[VW_Lupo_TD]

remove CPU fan and use arctic silver thermal compound.

use RMclock or similar to overvolt the CPU fan as much as possible.

have fun with it for a couple of weeks.
as soon as the CPU fan is worn out - that is it.

e-machines is a total no no.

if you can demand money back.
hope you kept original paper work and receipts - return if you can.

any 3 year old thinkpad is better than any low end notebook. for less money.

 

[treegump]

its been 7 years or more since i bought it new, and although i do have the paperwork, there's no way i can return it.

 

[SfcJones]

recycle it....