It is an inexpensive HP, costs about $350. I only see two screws, it does have the bumpers on the bottom. It settled down after I unplugged it and turned it off. Still warm on the bottom, but not hissing at me anymore. Is it worth while to take it back to the shop, or am I stuck buying another one?
That sounds like the HP I was given for parts, has a few screws in the middle and 2 long strips that are covering other screws. I watched a video that shows using a spudger [looks like a guitar pick] to separate the back panel to get to the inside. I like to rehab machines rather than just throw away, parts usually cheaper. If the heat has dropped down the cooling fan may be working.
It's an HP. model # 14-fq0013dx, altho' it's printed so small on the bottom the last two are hard to read.
This is the page at HP for that model number:
Interesting, but it doesn't say whether the battery can be replaced. Apparently on some models it can't.This is the page at HP for that model number:
HP Laptop - 14s-fq0013dx Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
Looking for upgrade or update information? Trying to find the names of components or programs? This document contains the technical details for this product.support.hp.com
And I haven't found any images showing anything. A Search for a firm selling batteries using that model number shows what it looks like. I once did an Acer with that "gel cell" type battery.
My search shows that batteries are available, and not real expensive. Would it help to call the place I got it and ask them, or would they just try to sell me another laptop I can't afford?.And I haven't found any images showing anything. A Search for a firm selling batteries using that model number shows what it looks like. I once did an Acer with that "gel cell" type battery.
Unfortunately that could go either way, it's usually cheaper to try a new battery.
What I need to find out is if the battery can be replaced. If it can't, I'm stuck
Nice to know. If I call the store, I'll have a better idea if they're giving me the right info. They have always been straight with me, so that's a plus.
Since heat normally floats upward that would be a good assumption. It would be good to try canned air in the vent holes, particularly if having pets in the home as they leave very fine hairs to float. Had one client that smoked heavily and the inside of his desktop was literally yellow brown, couldn't save much.
I don't smoke or have pets. I noticed today, that the noise is not there and the heat levels went down while the screen was off, even though the laptop was still plugged in and on.
The heat on the top is just in the vent area, haven't noticed any farther down. It's sitting on a card table, same place it's been sitting since I got it.
I just did a check on the battery. It says the battery is working normally. What I wonder is whether the noise is coming from the fan. It only occurs when the screen is lit. Is that a reasonable guess>