My Laptop Was Smoking

You know what? I am worry to think if someday I can't use my laptop anymore and just in case if I want to sell it to others..I worry that someone will recover the data that had been erased..I should think bad about it~

Well, I know the person to whom I sold my laptop. I mean he is my good friend.. And also I wasn't having that much important data in it... I mean it was important but not that someone can harm me with it.

Well, When the problem occurred I wasn't sure it was due to LCD or battery. That's why i got worried and remove the battery instantly. But after a day I came to know about it that lcd got damaged from inside.. Yes I sell the whole laptop including with my harddisk by completely formatting it.. But yes after copying my important data.

Hi sj.. I did the same thing. I immediately remove the battery after shut down the laptop. The problem was its lcd screen. Its lcd screen got damaged and didn't showing the display after that smoke. When I saw it to repairing person, he told me that it will take 6000 RS. And I thought its not worthy to spend that much money behind that old laptop. So I got new one. (Samsung)

That's cool.. May laptop was 7 years old so there was no chance of warranty or something... Well, Even I thinks that Desktop is more good. But as my works need computer and I used to travel lots means holidays. so I have to take laptop instead of desktop. We having desktop at home but only my dad using it.

Oh 6000 Rs is too much.That's the reason i bought desktop not laptop as maitenance charges for laptop are too high. Recently LCD of my computer also got damaged but as it was under warranty so they did not charge anything.

Wow.. 84 means it live quite long life. Than I guess I do well for going for new laptop. Even my dad told me that not to go for repair work for that old laptop. So I decided to purchase new one. Now I think that was a good choice.

wow that was informative!! so all this time the lady "laptop" that is always on akp's lap is an octogenarian..an octogenarian that still get "hot" that is

84 years old? But it still look nice with no wrinkles on it. Amazing!

Wow! That laptop really served you well. By the way...speaking of expected lifespan, laptops nowadays are very fragile compared to those old models. In terms of durability and endurance to perform hard work, the old units are unbeatable. The only problem they have is that you can still take a nice long nap before they can finally show you something you want to see especially large files. Good luck in canvasing for a good laptop that would serve your needs! Sometimes, it's better to research a certain product over the net first before going to the store and buying one. Nowadays, laptops have different advantages over the other so you should know what you would use your new laptop for. Example if you work on graphics and sounds or multi-media, get the laptop that has fast processing video cards and the main processor itself; If you're only using it for regular tasks such as for documents, the regular ones are good and they're cheap. Be careful also on what brand you're going to choose. My advice is choose those with good background in terms of durability. Some brands offer products that are very fragile on some parts while some can handle falling down and still work like it didn't kissed the floor just a moment ago. Hope this helps a bit. Happy MyLotting!

Even I wanting to keep my old laptop. But it was asking for too much repairing work and cost. And as per my work I need proper working laptop. So I have to go for new one. And I guess it was time for new laptop as I used my old laptop for 7 years. It was too old.

Well, My work is of software and website developing.. And I guess the laptop I purchased is quite good for this work. I have consider all these things before purchasing it.. And yes it is important.

Yes .. I am thinking to buy that cooling fan for new laptop so not something like that happens in future.. Well, that old laptop was still in good condition. And the person who take it is my friend and he is in hardware repairing field. So he knows what he is purchasing. I am sure he will get benefit from this one too.

Hi Yes.. The damage was asking too much money. And yes that's why I go for new laptop. I sold that old laptop and purchased the new one. I guess I have done well because it wasn't worthy to spend that much money behind that old laptop. Thanks for responding.

Wow! Nice job! You were able to dispose of your old laptop and still able to earn from the sale of it. Good thing you got someone to buy it when it is already smoking like that! Now, you better take care of your new laptop and prevent the smoking to happen again. I suggest that you buy some fan cooling for laptops. They are readily available and I think they have cheap prices. Just a suggestion.

Well, The problem was lcd got damaged from inside. And surely it take lot of money to repair. So I have to go for new laptop. And yes even I thinks I have done right by going for new one.

No idea.. I guess its was too old laptop, 7 years old, so some problems can arise because of that.

Do you know what cause this problem? How LCD got damaged? I am only ask you just in case it happens to me.

Yes I am thinking to buy the cooling pad for my new laptop. Just to be on safer side. New laptop is working fine but I guess its better to be safe. Yes in my old laptop LCD got damaged from inside . And it was asking for too much repairing cost. So that's why I thought to go for new one. I guess its not worthy to spend more money for old laptop.

Sj.. Sid is right.. I was used to change my avatar very frequently in the past.. Too many smilies.. But now I am not doing it. But I can start that again with my new laptop.. I hope that's not the reason behind my laptop's smoking. @ sid.. Well, I guess he still give me good money for that old laptop. I consider about it with three person who are working in this field and they are like my friends.. And as per them I got good money for that old laptop.

Hahaha... But AKP don't smoke that's for sure and he never changes his avatar so frequently. Doc Sids you need to find some other reason.*hehehe*

Even the new one he bought will eventually turn "hot".

Will it cure the laptop, suny?

His river? Then it should be named after him ... the River of AKP.

Ha ha. Yes it live for a long.. and also it give me good money when I sell it. It was a compaq laptop.. And its worked really well in those 7 years.. Only problem was battery but I guess that problem was because of my careless only.

And sweets are on the way Poor Lappy... It will soon become a Fortress of ANTS Wonder if the lappy doesnt get Diabetic

I am not going to feed it to my laptop .. So don't worry.

HA ha.. I have already sold my old laptop and purchased the new one.. And sweets are on the way.. Why should I be angry.. I stay always cool not like my old laptop.

Thanks friend.. And yes no need to say sorry.

Hi.. Well, it wasn't blast.. Just smoke was coming out from my laptop because its LCD got damaged from inside. And yes it was asking for too much repair cost. That's why I have to go for new laptop. And I think its a proper decision.

Oh! Sorry for using an inappropriate word. Well having a new laptop makes you more excited to surf and explore it's applications which makes your day complete for a couple of days! Good luck with your new gadget!

Ha ha.. Even I was feeling scared when I was removing that battery. I was feeling like something gonna blast as smoking was coming out form the laptop.. But nothing happened.. Thank God. Even I thinks that buying new laptop is good in compare to spent more money on that old laptop. And even after repairing there was no guarantee that problem will be not repeat. So I guess its fine. Thanks for responding.

I agree! That was quick thinking on your part. I think you made the right choice selling your old laptop and getting a new one.

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But that must have been a really scary situation. It is good that it is now resolved.

Nope that's not the case. I always keep water away from the laptop. That smoke was due to lcd got damaged from inside.. That's what that repairing person told me. And as it was asking for too much money I purchased new one by selling that old laptop.

Actually I sold that old laptop and got the new one.

Yes I noticed the age of the discussion, but I just got to it in my email box the other day. Between school and health problems I fell way behind last year and am slowly catching up. I still always look for interesting discussions that I can respond to even if they are a little old. Is a service plan an option where you live?

Thanks... That's what I think too. Paying more money for repair work is not worthy. As there is not assurance that same problem or another one arise in future. so better we go for new one. As you see this discussion is quite old, so quite time have passed after I purchased my new laptop, and good news is that it is still working very very good.

That's not the problem as discussion here never ends..So you are welcome anytime. Service plan?! What are you talking about?

Buy a cooler fan for your new laptop my friend to avoid the battery be burn up again. Do not practice using laptop while pluging into the outlet because it maybe damage your battery due to over voltage

The specification given make me feel I want to buy the new one as well~(^^) BUt the current laptop I am suing is still good in service even if it just have 1Gb Ram and 80 Gb space of hard disk~(^^)

Ha ha.. I was feeling the same when I was using my old laptop. But yes it was working well too.. But now what to tell fortunately or unfortunately I am having new laptop with me.. Fortunate for my new laptop.. unfortunate for my old one..

I already purchase laptop of samsung. I3 core processor with 3 gb ram and 500 gb hard disk. And its much better configuration in compare of my older laptop. So I am happy now.

Yes.. That's what I think too. Purchasing new one is the wise decision than spending more money in repairing the old laptop. Yes I am sad too about my old laptop. But it served me 7 years service. So I am happy that it work that long for me. It given no problem in that years (just few minor problems).

Hey apk, Really what happened to it to give smoke?

His laptop must be a female laptop.

ha ha... When I said marriage!!!! May be you write it in mistake..

Yes it was too old. and its lcd got damaged from inside due to short circuit.. But now I purchased new laptop and all is well... Thanks

okey thanks to reply that you informed me about your new marriage, how are now days and nights, hope live passing in very happy you and not any trouble will face to you now.