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In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a laptop computer that can allow for enhanced cooling of a passively cooled notebook while maintaining the desired waterproof and dust resistance of the design. This is achieved by creating a separate cooling channel where air can flow through to p

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a laptop computer that can allow for enhanced cooling of a passively cooled notebook while maintaining the desired waterproof and dust resistance of the design. This is achieved by creating a separate cooling channel where air can flow through to provide cooling to an electronics enclosure connected thereto. The cooling channel may utilize membranes (e.g., hydrophobic membranes) to protect again water and dust penetration. In some cases, two fans are used in opposite directions in order to automatically clean the membranes from dust accumulation.

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What is claimed: 1. An apparatus comprisinga first chamber to house electronic components, wherein the first chamber is isolated from external environment; anda second chamber, sharing at least one common wall with the first chamber, having at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening, at

What is claimed: 1. An apparatus comprisinga first chamber to house electronic components, wherein the first chamber is isolated from external environment; anda second chamber, sharing at least one common wall with the first chamber, having at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening, at least a first fan to provide airflow through the second chamber in a first direction, and at least a second fan to provide airflow through the second chamber in an alternate direction, wherein only one of the at least a first fan or the at least a second fan is operational at a time, and the one that is operational is selected based on certain parameters to provide airflow therethrough, and wherein the at least one common wall is to transfer heat from the first chamber to the second chamber, and the airflow is to cool the apparatus.