every now and then my computer decides to shut down it says its a thermal event what are some ways i can do to stop it from overheating right now i have a regular household fan trying to cool it along with the 2 it came with. is there any reason why it could be overheating please help!! thank you
2006-06-09 15:37:57 · 19 answers · asked by mrmk_34567 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
every now and then my computer decides to shut down it says its a thermal event what are some ways i can do to stop it from overheating right now i have a regular household fan trying to cool it along with the 2 it came with. is there any reason why it could be overheating please help!! thank you
** i just got this one last year the ac is on i have blown it out with an airduster the fans are brand new too
2006-06-09 15:43:45 · update #1
Have you opened the case and cleaned out the accumulated dust?
2006-06-09 15:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, ask yourself this, what kind of computer is it? Laptop or Desktop?
If the computer is a desktop, you might have too much hardware in it (e.g. videocards, hard drives) and it is causing too much heat. If this is the case, see if you can remove some of the stuff or in Hardware profiles, set the performance to normal. However, I doubt this is the case since desktops normally have so much room in their towers and has very good ventilation, if worst comes to worst open the case up. If even this doesnt work, definitely take it to get checked out, no PC tower should get that hot.
If your computer is a laptop, this problem is commonly seen, especially in new computers with faster processors (everything pentium 4 and above except for Centrino). This is because the processor is creating so much heat as it operates that the small cooling fan cant let out all the heat. To fix this, you may have to buy a cooling fan dock. These are quite cheap ($30 US or so) and can be found in major electronic stores. These fans are placed under the laptop and help cool down the system.
2006-06-09 22:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Leon Wu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours was doing the same thing. We cleaned the inside of the case, the fans, and actually replaced the one fan. Then we added a heat sync...solved the problem. We are careful to keep the dust and debris from the fans now, the fans do not like getting all clogged up. We never really knew why it started all of a sudden, but it did. We searched the Internet, but none of the reasons given were like our problem. Just started to do it out of the blue. Good luck!
2006-06-09 22:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by oman396 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old your 'puter is but it may need to be cleaned. It should have an internal fan - Computers get dirty oils, dust etc. Shut it down, unplug it, pull the cover off and take a look. You can buy canned compressed air to blow it out - personally I use a small compressor.
2006-06-09 22:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by fxr_chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The setting is within the BIOS on your motherboard.. at boot-up note what key(s) to press to get to the settings... Del, F2, etc.
Change the temperature setting option to a higher temp.
In the meantime take the cover off and check your airflow within the cabinet... make sure nothing is blocking the way.
Ensure all fans are operating properly too.
Good luck!
2006-06-09 22:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon this thermal event is an overheat with your power supply maybe faulty wiring or corroded wires.I've had this happen to me before and true enough it was the power supply's wiring (+3V)
Change power supplies. Make sure you replace it with the same one and take note of the different sorts of connections that you have running there. If unsure, take it into the shops.
2006-06-09 22:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by infestd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning it out. A can of compressed air designed to blow the vents and holes could work. If it's a notebook computer, try having it above a tray or replacement support nubbies that allows more air circulation.
2006-06-09 22:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the temperature in your home hasn't changed then try your power supply on your computer. It is an inexpensive fix that you can probably do yourself. Even if the fan on it is working your power supply may me overworking causing it to overheat which could in time do a melt down on your motherboard and that is an EXPENSIVE repair when you could spend 20.00 and replace the one you have yourself.
2006-06-09 22:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by sandi c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the fan in your computer ASAP. Until you do that, take off the cover to keep it cool. Run the AC if possible.
2006-06-09 22:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get air duster and clean the computer the back of it NOT the MONITOR spray it shut it off for a 15 min see what happens if it doesn't work I'll get you back
2006-06-09 23:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋