Heat - Dell Vostro 1400

Hi,

I started using opensuse 10.3 in the last week and I noticed that my notebook heats up a lot more when using linux compared to windows. I don't run heavy programs or games, so It's not really ordinary this much heat.

I know that heat wears down electronical components on long terms, so I'm a bit concerned about this issue...as much worried that I might think to go back to windows because I often need keep my pc on for many hours.

Is there anything I can do?

As always...thanks

I assure you this is not a software issue you need to put the unit on a cooling plate
you can get one on ebay for around 15.00 they are a good investment.also contact
dell to make sure the fan is operating properly, if it overheats the computer will fail
make sure you have plenty of ventilation surrounding the unit, the vostro tends to
run a little warmer than the ispirion the vostro is a business line and a more durable
machine.
the plate looks like docking station and has two xtra large fans and four usb ports
the computer just sits on top allowing the fans to cool the bottom.