I find sometimes my laptop shuts off by itself. Whenever it cools off it makes a quiet fan noise, But before it turns off by itself, It makes a loud fan noise. Does this mean it is over-heated? Thanks for the help!
2006-12-10 14:54:05 · 5 answers · asked by Kirstin 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Its defintley not the battery, I had that problem before, And it's not the battery. Its a heating problem. What do I do to fix it?
Thanks!
2006-12-10 15:23:31 · update #1
Every indication is that is the case - However it can be other things.
One way to see if it is an overheating problem is the following:
1. Right after it turns off - turn it immediately back on. Does it shut off sooner than when you had first used it? Like a lot sooner?
If so, the issue is likely overheating. Check vents. If you have access to fans, test them by using a toothpick and trying to spin it. It should spin very freely and not move-up-down.
If not, the issue could be something else -- does it only happen when you are "doing a lot at once"? It might be an amperage issue. Check your adapter and also look at the laptop to make sure the amp rating is the same -- also test the adapter if you have the tools to do so. (voltmeter)
2006-12-10 15:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by argile556733 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe...watch where you have it resting while you are using it to make sure there is plenty of air flow. Hard, flat surfaces only...no pillows or cushions, etc. Also, there is something called a cooling plate that you can attach to the bottom of your laptop that is like an extra fan. They only cost about 25 bucks.
If that's not your problem, you might have a problem with your battery. Turn off your computer, take out the battery for 30 seconds, put it back in and turn it on. (This will reset the computer.) Unplug the power cord and run the computer until the battery completely dies. Recharge it completely with the computer turned OFF. Then repeat; unplug the power cord, turn on the computer, and let the battery run completely out. I know it sounds silly, but this will do two things; it will condition the battery to "know" how much of a charge it needs to hold, and it will get rid of any phantom charge (when the battery thinks it's charged but really isn't.)
If this doesn't solve your problem, you might need a new battery. If you have a bad battery, it won't work even if it's plugged into the wall while using it.
Good Luck!
2006-12-10 23:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have an overheating problem. Most likely dust being caked up on the CPU heatsink. On some computers, you can use one of those spray cans of air to blow the dust out. Hint: dont do this indoors, or your sinuses will go crazy for days!
2006-12-10 22:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had that problem with my desktop computer. it won't even turn on now. i took it to the shop and they changed the power supply, then i took it back because it was still acting up. this time they thought it might be a software problem so they charged a hundred bucks and redid the whole installation of the operating system, etc. i just got another computer today because i don't want to spend one more penny on the old one.
go to your dealer asap!
2006-12-10 22:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by tami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes keep your laptop on a flat surface and well ventilated.
2006-12-10 22:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anointed71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋