Arrived in the UK. Brain fade makes things not work, but the computer seemed to have repared itself after hours of flying. Sat there doing normal things on balanced power with normal coolish air out. Mmmm . . .
A day later it played up again, but this time became a paint stripper. No demanding use whatsoever. No reason to pick that moment.
I haven't looked inside yet, and Bush, I'll search in that site again, but first try I could not see the item. But then, brain not working at all well.
There could I suppose be a lump of soggy fluff that can be displaced, but somehow I doubt it. It seems something turns on that causes the chip to heat like hell.
If my host heads back to the City, I'll make a determined attempt to have a look inside. I'll also get a case for my MB and HD and hope that it's survived the security inspection that took place. (note in my case and loose memory unwrapped)
i7? It's funny, but it was on this forum that someone said in an answer to something, i5 would be alright, but i7 would be better. When offered this PC replacement object for so little, I thought it a good idea, but I'm almost regretting selling the Asus now.