How do you smooth out cooling pad?
574182
An excellent question, Rodney. For the winter, I folded it in thirds, the same way I recalled it being delivered last summer. I am afraid I don't have an answer, and my cat won't use it unless it's flat. Gettin' a lot hot where we are. Amazon users, help? Amazon, help?
574183
Well, the one I got was completely flat. I did place it in a pillow case. My dog absolutely loves it. I guess if yours is wrinkled and it does not smooth out - return it or try laying something heavy on it to flatten it. Just a guess. Hope it helps.
1321019
On the left side of the lower frame, the side opposite the usb ports, is a little button you push in to give power to the pad. Next to the button, there's a little adjustment wheel that controls the fan's speed.
1970256
Try a stainless steel pad, very gently. I cut mine down and did not have that problem.
1079386
Canned compressed air and a brush with long bristles will work, like a dustpan brush. They also make a similar model fan where you can remove the housing. I bought this model because it was so cheap.
1683298
I have two Thermaktake cooling pads and both run fine. I used one laptop around 12 hours a day for 18 months. Cooling pads must be cleaned occassionally. The underside of the cooling pad accumulates dust, etc.; but, can be wiped or vacuumed away.
550470
As with most CPU fans, these also come with a pre-applied paste on the block. Granted, there are those out there who would still suggest picking up some Arctic silver 5 (or what ever brand you prefer) and wiping off the "generic" paste and using that instead. Just make sure you clean off the block with some isopropyl alcohol to remove all of the old thermal Paste.
1340301
Are you talking about something like a Dropcam? I don't think those have an air intake so I don't know that resting such a cam on this cooling pad would help. I've never heard of one of those cams getting hot, though. Maybe just elevate the cam above the surface so air can circulate around it.
1323493
The cooling pump already has the Termal compound on it. Use that. If you apply any extra it may cause create a *bubble* increasing heat temperature and cause overheating. Make sure to clean the cpu from the old termal compound. Hope this helps.
737357
I would say to draw out or circulate hotter air flowing out away from the CPU.
1287545
The only thing I can think of is to remove any external covering. I had a protective coveand case and had to remove it for the keyboard to work. Also, I use a double stick tape under the front pads. This was not necessary but provided stablization.
2171122
First you should turn on the "water cooling" on the menu. You can then choose the cooling level by using the +/- adjustment. Either read the manual, or download one from internet.
2190574
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/37473-cm-jetflo-120?showall=1&limitstart=
1996158
If you're asking how big the thermal paste pad is on the base, it doesn't have one. You'll have to apply your own thermal paste. I use silicone grease in a very thin X pattern, for great results.
1805838
I left a low-clearance laptop (small feet on the bottom) sitting on it overnight and it caused it to curl a bit near the hard drive. However, the damage wasn't permanent and after about a week, it laid flat again. I do use a laptop cooler pad (riser only, no fan) to keep it from happening again.
257999
I had an older one that I recently replaced with the newer model. Both the new one and the older one did that, but I found that it usually meant I needed to change the pad, it wasn't damp enough any longer. I lover my newer one because it is longer, not any where near as short as my first one was.
958890
It's very cozy now since the weather is quite chilly. I ordered it because it's supposed to be cooling and until the weather changes I won't be able to tell. However, manufacturer info included with the pad does not state it to be cooling.
1966199
I replaced the fan with a '' 120mm cooler master fan''. I think almost any 120mm fan will work but do yourself a favor and buy a '' 120mm COOLERMASTER'' fan. You can also do what I did and use an led fan to make your heats ink look cooler(.... master hehe)