Laptop overheating

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The laptop becomes uncomfortably hot and may shut down to protect itself.

Symptoms
  • Hot chassis
  • Loud fans
  • Thermal throttling
Possible Causes
  • Dust buildup
  • Dried thermal paste
  • Blocked vents

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clean Air Vents

Use compressed air to blow out dust from the cooling fans.

2

Use on Hard Surface

Ensure the laptop is on a flat desk to allow airflow.

3

Apply New Thermal Paste

Disassemble and replace the paste between CPU/GPU and heatsink.

When to See a Technician

Overheating causes the CPU to slow down (throttle), leading to poor performance.

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