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2112st
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>> 3lectr1c said:
If it gets above 80-90C under full load, that would be a bit on the hot side. Hard to say what's normal for a D630 since every laptop is different, but between 40-60C at idle is fairly normal I think? Click to expand...
Unfortunately, I couldn't install CoreTemp-I keep getting a "driver failed to load" error. What else can I try? Thanks for your help. :)

trag
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2112st
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>> trag said:
For even more fun, OSX on the D630... https://osxlatitude.com/forums/topi...ricks-yosemite-el-capitan-sierra-high-sierra/ Click to expand...
LMAO, I want to get W7 tweaked here first! [upside-down-face]

trag
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Likes: 151 		Apr 28, 2024 - #44
>> 2112st said:
LMAO, I want to get W7 tweaked here first! Click to expand...

Well, when you partition the drive, you could create an extra one for OSX...
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2112st
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>> trag said:
Well, when you partition the drive, you could create an extra one for OSX... Click to expand...
Nah, I already have 5 Macs using OSX (2 desktops, 3 laptops). I'll keep this one strictly Windows. [upside-down-face]

2112st
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Likes: 112 		Apr 28, 2024 - #46
Found software to measure CPU temperatures. Here's a pic...
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2112st
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Likes: 112 		Apr 28, 2024 - #47
>> helmetguy said:
It's almost definitely the trackpoint stick. Can it be disabled in Windows device manager or the BIOS? Click to expand...

I tried, using what was available in the BIOS, but I still have that stupid cursor drift issue. :(
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phunguss
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What are the options in BIOS under "Onboard Devices"? Otherwise boot into Windows and pull up Device Manager, and find and disable it.

helmetguy
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Well look what just got listed for sale near me :)
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2112st
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>> phunguss said:
What are the options in BIOS under "Onboard Devices"? Otherwise boot into Windows and pull up Device Manager, and find and disable it. Click to expand...

Here are the pics. Nothing in the BIOS from what I can see...in Device Manager, do I disable the HID compliant mouse?

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phunguss
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Likes: 442 		Apr 29, 2024 - #51
>> 2112st said:
in Device Manager, do I disable the HID compliant mouse? Click to expand...
That would be the first guess, then if it doesn't stop, flip-flip and re-enable the HID compliant mouse and disable the PS/2 mouse.
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Volvo242GT
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Likes: 204 		Apr 29, 2024 - #52
>> 2112st said:
Hm. Wonder if I could put a 250-gig SSD in this D630... Click to expand...
Sure. One of the D830s we have is running a 320GB SATA spinner.
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