Can you access some hardware monitoring information from within your computer's BIOS? Usually there is a temperature for the the CPU and the system. It sounds like the inside of your case is quite warm. ----- Original Message ----- From: "GeneralStuff" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 5:49 PM Subject: [PCBUILD] Hot Removable Media When I remove a CD, a DVD, or a 3.5 floppy, it feels hot. I inserted a 3.5 floppy for about 5 minutes (or less) and didn't even spin it, just removed it and the half toward the inside felt hot. Is this supposed to occur? PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>