System top cover becomes hot when used with USB 3.0 Dock - ThinkPad Helix

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System top cover becomes hot when used with USB 3.0 Dock - ThinkPad Helix

SYMPTOM:
The system top cover will become hot if the LCD is closed when external monitors, mouse, and keyboard are attached to the USB 3.0 Dock.

AFFECTED CONFIGURATIONS:

ThinkPad

AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
Systems that have a USB 3.0 Dock attached

SYSTEM IS CONFIGURED WITH:
USB 3.0 Dock

OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8

SOLUTION:
If the Helix LCD is closed to allow for external display using the Lenovo USB 3.0 dock, the flap covering cooling fans should be left open to allow for adequate cooling.

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