Jeff, you are not alone. Google “h.p. pavilion z.d. 8000 + heat problem” (do not type in the quotes) both with and without the periods and you will find out this is a problem with this model. You may find some help there.

Note I do not have this model so I did not read the responses.


Life is short so make sure you spend as much time as possible on the Internet arguing with strangers.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware