How to troubleshoot Laptop OVERHEATING problem.
One most common problem is, laptop suddenly shuts down by itself without any warning. Sometimes it works fine for hours, sometimes it shuts down in 10-15 minutes.” This complaint hear over and over again. The major problem is OVERHEATING! Laptop.
This is one of the most common problems with laptops we deal with. You can repair overheating problem of Lenovo, HP
Hewlett Packard, Dell, Google Pixelbook, Apple, Asus, Acer, MSI, Samsung and
Microsoft notebook using below techniques.
Indications of laptop overheating problem:
1. Laptop”s back side and keyboard are become very hot when the laptop is working.
2. The CPU fans become more noisy and working all the time at maximum rotation speed.
3. Laptop shuts down automatically without warning. Initially shut down after 1-2 hours and then every 5-10 minutes of operation.
4. Laptop is working fine in idle condition, but it shut down when you use high memory application like DVD player, image editing software.
Solution for Notebook overheating problem:
Note:-If your laptop is under warranty, then I advice to contact your local service center.
1)First you need to clean laptop with canned air, air compressor or vacuum to suck dust out. In majority of laptop you can access through the opening on the bottom or on the sides. But in some laptop like satellite A70/A75, you have to open laptop case to access heat sink.
Heat sink is used with fan to cool processor.
2) Check the Laptop CPU heat sink is properly attached with processor. I also recommend to apply new thermal grease (between processor and heatsink) for better heat conductivity.
1. If your CPU fan make unusual sound while it spins(grinding sound). It is advisable to replace Notebook CPU fan.
2. Clean the fan and the heatsink with compressed air.
3. Also check the RAM and if require then upgrade it. Your RAM size always more then optimum recommended by operating system.
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