Can I keep my laptop in a vertical position?
Simply as that, for space reasons I need to maintain my laptop in a vertical position and folded while connected to monitor on my desk. The laptop has an SSD, so there shouldn't be any other problems concerning the moving components inside the computer, except for CD but I usually don't use those.
2 Answers
Yes, that is fine.
Having an SSD is a bonus but both it and the CPU will generate heat. Plus your graphics subsystem, esp under heavy load.
The main concern is that having the top closed may impede airflow that is expected to come in through baffles above the keyboard or around it.
Plus, your fan will have an output on the side edge somewhere which must not be blocked.
One rule of thumb I use is that if the computer is operating at a temperature that you would not be comfortable in yourself, then it is too hot.
I am doing something very similar, and the only concession I have had to make is to keep the lid cracked a bit for air inflow, and to keep the left side clear for the outflow.
Yes it is safe to keep your laptop this way but I suggest you buy a laptop cooling pad/base and then attach or keep it behind your laptop, it will be the best thing to do.
