VAIO FZ21E running HOT

[buco55]

I have my Vaio FZ21E for almost 7-8 months now. But only yesterday I decided to check the temperature of the laptop using PC Wizard 2008. Apparently the temepratures are as follows:

CPU Core 1: 73 C
CPU Core 2: 72 C

GPU: 75 C
Fan Speed: 100%

HDD: 45 C

I only have a couple of windows and programs opened at this time - iTunes, Windows Media Player, IE and MSN - nothing really special there.

When the computer is started up the specs are around:

CPU Core 1: 42 C
CPU Core 2: 41 C

GPU: 45 C
Fan Speed: 100%

HDD: 35 C

In my view, this are rather high numbers. But what do you think? What can I do in order to lower this high temperatures?

The system specs are (all factory):
Core2Duo 2.0
2GB Ram
160 HDD
Nvidia 8400M GT

[Flashman2003]

Hi Buco, I have exactly the same problem. Look:

http://club.vaio.sony.fr/clubvaio/fr/fr/forum/viewthread?thread=55010&lastpage=yes

As you can see, in the end the motherboard gave up. This seems to be a serious issue as I look at some discussions when i search "FZ temperature" on google, a lot of people seem to have problems with the FZ laptops.

If there's no answer by tomorrow I'll contact them by phone to see what they suggest beacause I don't want my computer to break down again in a few months when the warranty is over

[Thalamus.]

What can I do in order to lower this high temperatures?

Hi buco55,

if you are worried then I suggest you contact Sony Vaio Support and open a case, you can do this either by phone or via e-Support, use the following link to find the contact details: Sony Vaio Support

First check the cooling vents are free of dust, if they are blocked try clearing with compressed air (you should be able to get this from your local PC shop), holding the can upright give the vents a short blast from a distance of approx. 10cm if you hold the can to close you could damage the fan..

If you do not notice any improvement then your Vaio may need to be disassembled in order to deep clean the fan and cooling vents, however doing so will invalidate your warranty..

Also you could try using a laptop cooler, something like the Antec laptop cooler