Re: how long a laptop can be on?

hello "R"
thanks for your prompt reply too.
i checked the converter and its warm so i think its not a problem but i
decided to lift the laptop and touch it at the bottom and its pretty hot (i
guess is normal since its been working forever but still wanted to mention it
in case this is not normal).

just another question, i think 80% of the time my laptop is not in
hibernation cuz i have some files and videos downloading constantly from
emule so i dont think my lap gets in the hibernation stage often. Just wanted
to mention that in case you have sthg else to say.

thanks again Mr McCarty

el novicio

"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Probably OK. Notebooks are designed to enter a low power mode
> (Standby or Hibernate) after a period of inactivity. Drives spin down
> and many devices power off. My only concern is the AC adapter,
> Dell has had many recalls because of AC/DC converters that can
> overheat and possibly cause a fire. Probably not a major concern
> but I would occasionally check the converter and see how hot it is.
> I have an older Dell notebook and it's power converter gets very
> warm after just an hour or two of use. One of my son's good friends
> has a 1100 I maintain and it seems to be a nice notebook.
>
> "ilegal" <ilegal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:7F554ECE-EB00-4E96-B63D-70901EDD08EF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > hi there
> > just a question....
> > is it ok to keep my laptop (dell inspiron 1100) on all the time?
> > am constantly downloading stuff so i leave it day and night on.... i just
> > thought that maybe it requires some hours off too.... i dont want to burn
> > it....
> > or laptops are capable to be operational all the time?...i've been 2 weeks
> > with the laptop on.....ans everything seems ok...but i prefer to ask the
> > experts here
> >
> > thanks
> > novicio
>
>
>
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