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Thanks for the suggestions.<br />
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I am updating the bios and checking out the fan.<br />
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Will be splitting the points.
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Thanks for the suggestions.

I am updating the bios and checking out the fan.

Will be splitting the points.

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The udated BIOS brough the temp down.<br />
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Thanks, Tomster2
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The udated BIOS brough the temp down.

Thanks, Tomster2

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Working with the above machine. &nbsp;Recently it has been running what seems to be a lot hotter than normal.<br />
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Without a docking station I would open it up, blow out the fan, then elevate it using one of those cooling platforms or even a few books just to keep the bottom clear.<br />
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With a docking station, the options are more limited.<br />
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Any suggestions that people have tried in cases like this woudl be greatly appreciated.
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Working with the above machine.  Recently it has been running what seems to be a lot hotter than normal.

Without a docking station I would open it up, blow out the fan, then elevate it using one of those cooling platforms or even a few books just to keep the bottom clear.

With a docking station, the options are more limited.

Any suggestions that people have tried in cases like this woudl be greatly appreciated.

Lenovo X61s running hot in docking station

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