Satellite A100 - high temperature

Hello,
I have an A100 less than one year old and I noticed from the beginning that it has a tendency to be very hot (I almost get burned just putting my hand below the on/off button.
At first I didn't bother too much but now it's getting worse. I have run an Everest test and it says 89C for the processor temperature?!
Please advise.
Thanks and best regards

Hi
Well what to say... in fact the temperature is a little bit high but the notebook supports an overheating protection and should shuts down automatically if the temperature increases the critical level.
You said the temperature is higher on the notebook side where the power button is placed??
This is nothing unusual because on this notebook side the cooling modules and the CPU are placed.
There is an air circulation and the warm air flows outside.
The notebook bottom and the side are always warmer as the other notebook case parts.
Therefore it's not advisable to use the notebook on the knees but only on the desk!!
You should always be sure that there is enough free space around the notebook for properly fresh air circulation.
You know, after one year of working the dust and debris could has a bad influence on the fan rotation and notebook cooling.
Maybe it's necessary to clean the cooling modules professionally. In such case you should ask a technician for the help!

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