Laptop gets extremely hot and cuts off by itself it does this about after a hour or two of use, warranty on computer just ended 4 days ago. I had a piece of candy near the computer and it melted
2007-06-19 05:59:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The fan is working, it gets very loud then it quiets down for some reason
2007-06-19 06:02:07 · update #1
Some of these people are talking about "opening up" stuff, and thermal pads and thermal gels. None of that stuff applies to LAPTOPS.
You need a cooling pad. Go to a website like www.buy.com and type in "laptop cooling pad" in the search. You can get one for $20 plus shipping/tax that does the trick. Its just a pad with its own fans, you attach it to the bottom of the laptop, use a USB cable to connect it to the laptop and it doesn't require any other power source. Your laptop will stay cool forever!
2007-06-19 06:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Troy Colts Rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely the fan, this is a common problem with laptops especially if you always have them on your lap or a surface where the fan cant extract the heat sufficiently. If you have a laptop that has a fan cover that you can remove then you can see for yourself if the fan is dusty, if its hot etc. If the fan is inside the casing and you cant get to it without taking it apart then yes you need to take it to a Professional. With regards to price, it all depends on : 1) The actual problem 2) How much time it will take. 3) Will parts need to be replaced. IF the fan is right in the middle of the laptop, and the PC Tech has to completely take your laptop apart then that adds to the time, the more fiddly the job the more it wil cost. The best thing to do, is to see more than one pc repair shop. Most particularly one that deals in laptops more than PC's. Make sure that you go to quite a few, make sure you get the same answer to whats causing it,and then go to the one you think is more competent. Bare in mind that if someone is cheaper than another person, it doesn't necessarily mean they are better at the job and vice versa.
2016-05-19 21:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooling system isn't working. You should get that repaired as soon as possible because it is a fire hazard. My previous laptop was a dell with that problem and it would burn my legs sometimes and if it was on the desk the desk would be extremely hot. Even though you are out of warranty that isn't something you should just forget about because bad things happen when laptops overheat. Most laptops will automatically shut down if the computer gets too hot as a safety feature. It does that so the insides of your computer don't short out and stop working. Get that fixed asap.
2007-06-19 07:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably two fans, one on top of the cpu and another blowing the hot air out of the case. Odds are one or the other of those is failed.
I had a similar problem with a desktop PC. The fan on the CPU (a.k.a. CPU cooler) wasn't working right. System would shut down periodically with a "thermal error" displayed when you reboot. Replaced the CPU cooler, all is good again.
Get the fan(s) from the original supplier. My desktop is a Dell, the CPU cooler cost me ~$25 + shipping.
2007-06-19 06:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest looking into cleaning the exhaust fan on the laptop as they can become clogged with fluff and therefore reduce the cooling ability of it. NOTE: Regardless of what the user below says about this not applying to laptops, it does. For example, you can get hold of service manuals for many brands via ebay which allow you to safely dismantle a laptop to remove components (I have done this with about 4 dozen laptops now, for myself and friends).
Other than that, take it to a shop and ask them to take a look.
A cooling platform would be a bandaid to cover a missing limb... The problem would still remain but be slightly less visible.
2007-06-19 06:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by localzuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Overheating. Need to open up and cleand the fan and heatsink/vents.
Get some thermal gel and clean the old thermal gel from the cpu and heatsink and replace with the new thermal gel.
The thermal gel has probably dried and not making good contact.
2007-06-19 06:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a cooler for your laptop at best buy. I used to have the same problem and now it never shuts off. It sits directly under your laptop. I dont remember what the exact name of the cooler is, but you can ask and someone will help you find it. I dont think it is expensive either.
2007-06-19 06:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by Niki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did it melt next to the air vent
take it to a shop and have the fan replaced
before the laptop itself begins to melt
2007-06-19 06:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by the stig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should call the manufacturer.. thats a fire hazard
shut the comp off and dont use it for a day or 2.. let it cool off..
how old is it?
2007-06-19 06:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you have a problem with overheating. just hope it does not catch file. call vendor anyway and be prepared to pay for repair if any.
2007-06-19 06:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋