Z470 heats up

[3ayezakoon]

I just bought my new ideapad Z470 and I have an irritating notice : it becomes very hot specially at the area of touchpad and my hand is irritated when using the touchpad is that normal or what ? and if not what can I do about that ?

thanks in advance 

[fiesta]

Nope, not normal.

were do you have the laptop placed when you use it?

[3ayezakoon]

on a glass or wood table !! and by the way what is the most suitable way to place the laptop when using it ?

[fiesta]

Anywhere that air circulation is free around it, is fine!

For example, on the bed isn't good or against walls and objects that block air circuit.

Can you hear your HDD more than usual?

[Aleksee]

Are you happy with the performance of the Z470 since I am thinking to get one. Can you give me your feedback please ?

[Zehnsteine]

Hi 3,

a flat surface like a glass or wooden tabletop without tablecloth is a good place for a laptop,

please test by just elevating the rear of your Z470 about 2 cm with something like rubber feet to ease air circulation

also download free Hardware Monitor to check temperatures...

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

please post results... Zehn

[3ayezakoon]

@fiesta

i don't think so and could u plz explain more about the best place to put on the laptop ! 

[3ayezakoon]

@zehn 

thnx and i will try and tell u 
and plz tell me how can i know that the temp is elevated or the voltage is higher ( wat is the standerds)  

[3ayezakoon]

@fiesta

I find it quite amazing the keyboard is so comforting the touchpad has good response however I just have it for a short time and as I use it I will inform u 

[fiesta]

I agree with zehn,

Keep it elevated, away from fabrics, beds, flat surfaces etc. to see if issue persists.
But since you mentioned heat was high enough to irritate your hand, dont neglect contacting lenovo support if issue still exists!

Post back on how its doing.