Can the computer be used while the cover is on? Any worries about overheating?
2050794
Well, I use them leaving them on the computers. They appear to be thin enough to exchange heat.. BTW, I used to use my computers with the heavier covers on, and had no ill effect. I am on the coast in CA so it doesn't get really hot here, so you will need to use your best judgement. :)
2050795
For regular case its posible as long as its not covering any exhaust fan. Or else your comp will over heat. Rear top is covered as well like 4 inches u might wanna check that if u have clearance. But for me i have a gaming case and has 2 fan upfront 1 fan at side 1 fan top and fan rear so its imposible for me. Hope this helps
2050796
These are made specifically for when the computer has been shut down - otherwise you will overheat the computer. I believe there is a company who makes paper covers for industrial settings (wood shops, etc) but I haven't found any on Amazon for use while the computer is on.Also please note that these plastic covers are excellent except they DON'T cover the back of the computer. I ended up buying two and then cutting them so it covers the whole computer and so far I am happy with that.
2050797
Use the computer with the cover on if you don't mind losing data and replacing overheated components or the entire computer regularly.
2050798
You can't use the computer with the cover on it. In my case, I have no access to the CD drives, the power switch or any USB ports. Also, the cover does not allow me to plug the power cord in the back of the computer when it's in place.
881689
i don't think that is an issue. the case goes on and off with just a snap. i have had mind for a while and it has served me very well. note i have not had occasion to remove my case from the computer but again it appears it should not be that hard or damaging.
2174893
I think you should be fine, I have had the heater on and air conditioning on and it has not affected the screen at all.
1936694
The cooler can be kept on still if you want, especially if the laptop is overheated. Otherwise if you aren't using your laptop, it's good to at least turn off the cooler. I kept mine plugged in to my laptop 24/7 but would turn it off when I left it.
11783
I bought cover as well.i dont use cover much unless I travel wth tablet. I ve not had any problems wth overheating. Works great!
1368182
My computer is about 6 months old and doesn't overheat frequently, so it's not the biggest problem for me right now. If you have a laptop that tends to overheat, it may be a problem because the case has no vents. Unless your case is closed, there is a pocket of space at the spine of the case that might let some heat escape. But on occasions where my computer overheats, I usually take it out of the case, so to answer your question: no, overall this case isn't really built to prevent overheating but I haven't experienced much overheating with it on my laptop. Hope that helps!
2128625
It has ventilation, in that it is not covered by any type of shroud or covering. However, this is passive cooling, as it is just open to the air, not actively cooled by a fan. Also, the lower part of the hard drive, where it connects to the docking station is covered and will receive less passive cooling. If you want this to be an always-on solution, I don't think this is the best choice, and you should look for something with an active cooling solution.
347487
You can leave the keyboard on, battery will last very long anyway. May be good to off just to avoid pressing keys and mess up the pc.
1431409
The fan/exhaust from my power supply is facing downward and out of the case through the bottom vent. I have this case sitting on a desktop... and have not had any issues with heat. The feet on this case are about 1/2" tall and provide enough clearance for air to escape. I don't know what you are planning to set this case on... but if you put it in a normal place you should have no problems with heat.
167714
Yes, like most other computers nowadays, you can turn the brighest low enough that the screen turns off. It this "bright room" of yours is equal to a really hot sunny summer day than it might be hard to see but thats different so i think itll be alright. This computer is definitely worth it.
442412
Have not had a problem with overheating. The portion of the case that attaches to the base of the computer has a gap built in to allow for venting on the sides.
1987218
I do not think u will have any problem of overheating. If u check your plug during operation & it is not warm u r good!
374863
No, it shouldn't be so hot as to cause worry. Mine just gets warm after a while
2149358
No, not really. However, it will not burn you. I hardly have it on my lap, but if I were to, I usually put it on top of a pillow on my lap. Main reason for me is to help keep the laptop from heating up.
1979465
The cover and sides gets very hot to the touch- However, to answer your question, there is negligible impact on the ambient temperature
549380
Mel, good question. The case/computer does get hot but I have not experience any overheating. Because I have the same concern, just recently I started removing the upper back cover to allow air to flow around my laptop when in use for a long period of time. You might consider this an annoyance but I love the design of the case and how it protect my laptop.
1531190
My computer has never overheated while in this case; however, it does get fairly hot sometimes. I'd say that it gets just as hot as it normally does when I am working on my computer. Usually when I work on my computer, the bottom of my laptop is on a blanket, a pillow in my lap, or the bed anyway; not very airy. Gotta love those late night school assignments :)