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So, I am trying to fix up and finish off this digital picture frame I've been working on for a while. I thought I had it all set, but the frame died inexplicably. I have got another laptop all set up to go, but I am concerned about the heat management (last time I didn't give it so much thought and I suspect that that is what did 'er in). In the first picture you can see all of the component pieces. The black thing at the top is the back of the frame. You can see that it has a few holes cut in it. In the second image is the monitor and the rest of the computer. The screen connects to the computer just about where the plug is (right next to the power button). The monitor then wraps around so that the back is flush with the computer and the front is to the glass of the frame. On the right side of the computer, near the backspace key, is where most of the heat is generated. That is where the battery plugs in and where the fan (which I don't think I've ever see turn on) is located. The third image shows how the components fit into the frame. It is pretty tight from side to side because of the battery and the wireless card. There is no space height-wise with the keyboard coming flush with the back of the frame when it is put on. So, things are pretty tight inside, but there is still space. Especially on the bottom and top of the frame. What can I do to help the heat to dissipate and not destroy the computer and the lcd? Ideally something low cost (or no cost). Do you think that cutting vents will be enough? Thanks for any suggestions. Joshua Lutes /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
