My laptop was purchased 6 months ago, and now the computer fan comes on after a 5 minute use. (I use it a lot for my homework.) Is there anything I could do to help the fan out? Thanks.
2006-12-03 13:18:45 · 4 answers · asked by roxylee11782 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I sit it on top of 2 small boxes, which keeps the bottom about an inch from the surface of the desk. It's a big help in getting it to stay cool.
2006-12-03 13:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by zak_track 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is okay that the fan is coming on. Make sure it is getting proper venalation. Also it is good to use the can air on it once in a while to get all the dust out of the fan.
I had my lap top for about two year before I had to use the can air to clean it out. I should have done it sooner, I used it because my computer would shut down from being to hot because all the dust build up on the fan.
Hope this helps, good luck!
2006-12-03 21:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Harpomyminischnauzer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you actually use it as a laptop?, sitting right on your lap. If you do, some of the air holes on the bottom may be blocked by your legs. I found that my fan was coming on pretty quickly also and I bought one of those padded laptop desks that lays on your legs and my fan does not come on anywhere near as often.
2006-12-03 21:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything said here is correct.
You may also look into a laptop cooler. It's basically a small shelf that keeps the base of your desk/lap.
Here's one I found : http://www.xpad4laptop.com/
Check it out
2006-12-03 23:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Robert C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋