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11. Risk will vary by laptop manufacturer. I've found that Lenovos (at least some) run hot

Thu Aug 31, 2023, 03:28 PM

Aug 2023

But, my previous laptops have had better heat fans/dissipation.

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Is it bad for a laptop if Kitty wants to lay on keyboard for warmth for hours? [View all] Grasswire2 Aug 2023 OP

No worse than closing the cover..... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #1

so maybe it is hot because it is sitting on soft surface. Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #2

okay, we keep the Cat TV video on most of the night. Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #7

It your cat is a boy it might lower his testosterone levels😛 1WorldHope Aug 2023 #4

haha....nope, this is a fixed girlie. nt Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #10

yes, LOL nt Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #9

My cats seem to find keyboard shortcuts amerikat Aug 2023 #6

I'd make kitty find a different spot. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #8

The laptop might need to have hairballs cleaned out. Frasier Balzov Aug 2023 #12

I'm thinking now about a heating pad made for pets. Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #13

Can't you have the cat be somewhat more productive,... magicarpet Aug 2023 #14

LOL Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #16

Only concern might be static electricity Best_man23 Aug 2023 #15