I need my laptop for work but it over heats too much.
2006-11-14 14:09:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
get a can of air and blow the dust out of the air in and out ports
2006-11-14 14:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by The Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many laptops overheat. If it causes any problemn then see a technician. If its just an annoyance to you, and not too serious, then there is a product available. I believe it is known simply as a laptop cooler. Its similar to a box, that you place your laptop on top of. Its only about an inch or so, in depth. Usually has 2 or more fans to blow out the heat from the base of the laptop.
Check out eBay in their computer-laptop section. You will see some
new or used coolers.
2006-11-14 14:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by John W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On hard surfaces, with nothing blocking the air vents, laptops should get hot, but not overheat to the point of shutting down. Either your fan has stopped (unlikely) or the heat sink has gotten clogged with dust (likely). Blowing a can of compressed air into the intake sometimes helps, or using a vacuum cleaner to help suck the dust out is another option. The fan/heatsink on my HP laptop was very accessible, so I could easily remove the dust bunnies that had taken up residence, but that varies by model.
2016-03-28 06:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
allow airflow beneath it
don't cover any of the air vents
best thing to do is get one of those cool little laptop surfaces, it's about the same dimensions of the laptop, but it's something you set the laptop on, and some have fans that blow air up toward the bottom of it, some just allow space between the laptop and another surface, just do something to that affect.
also if it's old you may want to get some canned air and give it a good air hosing, it's possible dust or lint or something is preventing sufficient circulation. also make sure the fans are still working, usually one towards the back right, but they're all different. hopefully one of these will help ;)
2006-11-14 14:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a coolpad expecially if you have vents on the bottom of your laptop. I tried a coolpad and it didnt even budge my cooling issue.
My Dell model (4150) was a defective line that Dell had. Ive had plenty of issues with it and another flaw in the design is cooling...it doesnt have vents on the bottom its just one on the side and thats for the cpu. I have to use a 12 inch portable fan to blow across my laptop to keep it cool. The hard drive will reach 150F if its sitting running basic programs (no games) in about 25minutes. Its elevated and not on bed sheets to hold in heat. With the fan its about 100F...which is kinda hot but Im gona be getting a new Dell E1505 (which has vents everywhere).
2006-11-14 14:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by nerdboy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sister had a similar problem with her laptop. Most likley if your computer keeps shutting down something is wrong with it. My sister had to return it and something was extremely messed up. So my first advice ( if it is overheating and shutting down) is to take it to best buy or a computer place. ( maybe if you have warrenty somewhere go there) if not and it just keeps getting hot and not shutting down, or if nothing is wrong with your laptop and you're sure than you can purchase a laptop cooling fan. It really works and helps yoru laptop keep cool and not heat up. Although my sister's laptop was messed up and basically broken she used it for a long time before she took it into best buy because she had one of these cooling fans. It could last longer before it turned off. they are around 21 dollars youc an buy them at best buy or online good luck! http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=373 < a site where you can purchase one.
2006-11-14 14:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by LIZ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a cooling pad.
These are 'platforms' you can use under your laptop that can either just improve the air flow, or the fancier versions can actually cool things down a bit.
2006-11-14 14:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that the bottom of your laptop does not have any restrictions where the air flow is concerned. this is usually on the bottom. use a hard surface and see if this does not help. it sounds like you are using an older unit and air flow is being restricted.
2006-11-14 14:24:24 · answer #8 · answered by jh452004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
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2006-11-15 04:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probally get a new laptop like Dell or something. nyways what kind of laptop do you have? Or Maybe you should not use it as much
2006-11-14 14:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋