Putting Hole in my Laptop ASUS X555LN

[Doctor Pain]

Hello. I would like to know if its okay to put some hole patterned in square at the back cover of my laptop since it only have one hole for the heat to go out (it has a fan that cools its GPU and CPU).

This laptop is pretty old and I need a cooling pad and a hole from laptop to lower more its temperature. Please don't insult. I just need answers if its okay.

 

[SKORPI0]

Why not use a laptop cooler? It's a better option than cutting a hole.

https://heavy.com/tech/2015/03/best-laptop-cooling-pad-cooler-fan-accessories/

 

[DAPUNISHER]

i am doubtful it will have much effect on temps. What does positively impact temps is cleaning the heatsink and applying new thermal compound. You likely have heat dissipating inside the shell that would normally be expelled by the cooling system. Use some compressed air in there while you have it open.

 

[Doctor Pain]

Why not use a laptop cooler? It's a better option than cutting a hole.

https://heavy.com/tech/2015/03/best-laptop-cooling-pad-cooler-fan-accessories/

That's exactly why I have to put holes on my laptop in order for the cooling pad to enter its air to the inside of my laptop.

 

[Doctor Pain]

i am doubtful it will have much effect on temps. What does positively impact temps is cleaning the heatsink and applying new thermal compound. You likely have heat dissipating inside the shell that would normally be expelled by the cooling system. Use some compressed air in there while you have it open.

I have already done that. But I need more because its heating up to 90 degrees (normal but hot). I wish to maintain its temperature to prolong its gpu and cpu lifespan. So my question now, is it okay to put holes?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I have already done that. But I need more because its heating up to 90 degrees (normal but hot). I wish to maintain its temperature to prolong its gpu and cpu lifespan. So my question now, is it okay to put holes?

Then you have other problems, how certain are you there is no malware on the system? Or is this a sustained gaming load causing that temp? Aside from that, it does not sound normal.

But, yeah, you can take it apart, drill holes in the shell and reassemble it.

 

[Doctor Pain]

Then you have other problems, how certain are you there is no malware on the system? Or is this a sustained gaming load causing that temp? Aside from that, it does not sound normal.

But, yeah, you can take it apart, drill holes in the shell and reassemble it.

Thanks, that's all I need to know. The temperature I gave 90 degrees is a gaming load from GTA 5. So I think its normal for an old laptop.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Thanks, that's all I need to know. The temperature I gave 90 degrees is a gaming load from GTA 5. So I think its normal for an old laptop.

Yeah man, sorry if I was less than succinct an answering. We get so many new sign ups that hit and run post, it is hard to decide how to respond much of the time. Then there is the issue of having no idea what their level of tech knowledge and experience is, etc.

If you think of it, please post back how significant the impact on temps proves to be. Always helpful for other searchers to get solid answers.

Take care

 

[Paperdoc]

If you plan on opening up the case and removing parts to do this, anyway, I suggest you also do this at the same time. Inspect very thoroughly and carefully the cooling air path - around the fan and all the airflow ducting. Look for accumulations of dust anywhere and remove them. Sometimes dust blobs get stuck and block air flow, reducing cooling a lot.