Cardboard laptop cooler
Designed by James Li, this cardboard laptop cooler is powered by USB. "Cardboard ignites easily," cautions Make's Marc de Vinc.
DIY: Cardboard laptop cooler [Make]
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I could have used one of these when I had my HP. It wouldn't warn me, it would just suddenly shut off, as though the power had gone out. It filled me with RAGE.
(I think you mean effect).
Actually, the flashpoint of cardboard is around 380 degrees Fahrenheit, so I doubt you'll set a fire.
With just a bit heavier material you can make one that will last longer than a few weeks. Here is a link from my little farm blog on the matter if you are interested.
http://www.waldeneffect.org/blog/Laptop_cooling_fan_broken__63__/