If I put my laptop on my lap for an extended period of time, will I get sterile?

S.I.RAs If I can afford one of those.

they're not at all expensive.

They go for about 20 dollars.

I just use an A4 refill pad, a tray or a textbook as a barrier between myself and my laptop.

Trolls give me a sad. :'(

just get a stable table or tray

...I felt uncomfortable with my laptop on my bloody lap, co i got this table thing.Most days though the laptop sits on that ontop of my bed.

Replying to #26

Um...That's the worst place you could possibly leave your laptop. When you leave a laptop on top of a soft surface like a mattress or duvet, it sinks in slightly and blocks the fan output. This can lead to some serious, permanent damage to your hardware.

but my fan comes out from the side

Replying to #28

In the case of the duvet, it will still get at least partially blocked.

Stanley Richards · #28but my fan comes out from the side

How fat is your laptop?
All mine have had a fan underneath, surely an inch isnt enough space to draw in cool air?

My laptop is like 7 years old

gaynorvader · #27Um...That's the worst place you could possibly leave your laptop. When you leave a laptop on top of a soft surface like a mattress or duvet, it sinks in slightly and blocks the fan output. This can lead to some serious, permanent damage to your hardware.

So I guessed the part where I've mentioned the table thing?But I know what your saying, I belive that the damage has been done...the fan used to groan alot...especially on hot summer days in this confinded room with no air flow.