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If you use your laptop for a lot of processor-intensive activities such as gaming or graphic design, or your programs tend to crash a lot, then it looks like you will need a laptop cooling pad. With a few simple materials, you can create your own custom cooling pad to keep your computer cool and safe!
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Cut the plywood or other wood to size.- Cut it slightly larger than your laptop's dimensions. Add about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) on each side for extra space. The wood should be around 1.25 centimeters (0.5 inches) thick.
- Measure the wood after cutting. Adjust, if necessary.
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Drill holes. Make the holes about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) apart in a grid pattern on the board. You should be able to fit a pencil through the holes, but not much more.- If you have serious overheating problems, drill the holes closer together.
- You will also need to buy fans and plug them into each hole. Or, you can simply disassemble something that already has a fan that you don't need.
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Sand off the rough edges to prevent splinters.
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Vacuum lightly over the board. This will prevent any wood particles from getting sucked into your computer by the fan. Screw the fans under the board. Make sure they are attached on the holes you created. -
Customize your cooling pad by painting it any way you want. If you aren't very artistic, use a paint that complements your laptop. If the wood is nice enough (not particleboard), you could use a nice wood stain. -
Finished. Place your laptop on the pad from now on, to keep it a little cooler during use.
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QuestionWould this work for a Macbook Air?Community AnswerIt is surprising that a Macbook is overheating because they are usually really good at optimizing their heating systems. You can certainly make a cooling pad for your Macbook, but consider also having your unit checked out by an Apple technician.
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Things You'll Need
- A piece of wood slightly larger than your laptop
- Saw
- Electric drill
- Drill bit about the size of a pencil
- Sandpaper blocks
- Paint or wood stain
- Generic USB Fan
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