Laptop problem

[TnT]

My sister has an older Pentium(either 133 or 166) by NEC. After a couple hours of use it starts to make loud crackling and sizzling noises. I think the chip might be overheating but I can't tell because under the keyboard there is a metal plate. I think I can remove the metal plate but I am not sure what is connecting it on besides the screws and I don't want to ruin my sis' laptop right before she leaves for the UK. Does anyone know what might be the problem or anything about that metal plate?

Thanks,
Thien

[Rags]

Tell your sister to not pour her rice crispies in her laptop again.

[TnT]

I never said there was popping

[This message has been edited by TnT (edited 09-23-1999).]

[merchant2112]

it should be just a heat shield. between the cpu and the keyboard. (dont force it)my digital has a plate between the two unscrew it and carfully remove.

[SteveC]

Going back to what Rags said - it may be just the processor getting warm, and 'cooking' any dirt or anything that has been spilt/dropped into the keyboard.

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Cheers,
Steve

PS: Some or all of the above message may be wrong, or, just as likely, correct. Depends on what mood I'm in. And what you know. ;¬)

[TnT]

Actually I went ahead and removed the plate but then right under it was another plate w/o any screws . My sister left a few days ago for Brunell University, all the way in the UK there , so it doesn't matter now.

[This message has been edited by TnT (edited 09-28-1999).]