The modem gets heated when use the Internet.
By DoctorDidi
@DoctorDidi (7018)
India
September 20, 2012 11:58am CST
Whenever I start using the Internet, the modem of the broadband connection gets extremely heated. Can you postulate the reason of such heat production and suggest any remedy for it?
7 responses
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
21 Sep 12
Would it harm my computer or modem in any way? How can I get rid of it?
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
25 Sep 12
Yes, my modem is external; so as you say I must not be worried for any adverse effect on my computer. I am going to lodge a complain with BSNL very soon. Thanks a lot for making me relieved from a tension.
@Strovek (868)
• Malaysia
24 Sep 12
I believe you modem is external so it should not affect your computer in anyway. Since the modem is provided by your service provider, you can ask them to check if it is faulty.
Also since you know it is hot, do not place near anything flammable (that can easily catch fire).
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
I think if you are using direct connection modem install by the internet provider. You need to request replace before anything else might be going to more trouble. That modem might have a shorted connection inside. So, your modem will soon be defected or might be burn up.
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
24 Sep 12
I am using modem installed by BSNL, the internet provider for me. Earlier it never got heated, it is a recent problem. Should I contact with BSNL?
@smacksman (6053)
•
20 Sep 12
Yep, they do get hot the same as computers.
But if they get really hot then try to get a can of compressed air and blow through the ventilation slots. There could be a build-up of dust.
It is always a good idea to take the side off a desktop or the back off a laptop and blow away the build-up of dust round the cpu cooling fins or heat sink on a laptop.
Static electricity attracts the dust - nothing to do with how clean your house is! 
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
23 Sep 12
I would follow your instructions. But let me know whether the high heat generated has any adverse effect on my computer.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Sep 12
hi I have a desktop and when modem gets hot its usually because there is trouble on the cable and the cable light starts flashing and usually you will then go off internet till the problem es
solved .other ways modem could be hot is a hot day in a hot
room with no wind or circulation. when mine gets warm I turn on the air conditioner at once and lately its been too hot here in
Southern calif so just the moment the room feels a bit too warm
I t urn on 
the air conditioner
.if you do not have AC a large box fan turned to blow directly on computer and modem and router if you have one will =keep everything cool.
the air conditioner.if you do not have AC a large box fan turned to blow directly on computer and modem and router if you have one will =keep everything cool. @DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
22 Sep 12
I have never noticed the cable light to start flashing. It occurs irrespective of a hot day or cold day and even after I turn on the air conditioner.
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
23 Sep 12
Thank you for the valuable suggestion. I must contact with BSNL office for solution of the problem which is really annoying me very much.
@earningmember (914)
• Canada
21 Sep 12
I have no problem with my broadband modem heating up as I always have it on my desk instead in enclosed area!
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
21 Sep 12
I too always have it on my desk instead of any enclosed area from the very beginning. It never on any occasion got heated. But for a couple of days, I find this problem with the modem. Can you suggest any remedy for it?
