In the past couple of years, laptops have undergone an incredible amount of development. The processor was multiplied, the hardware was put into slimmer cases, and better graphics cards resulted in higher resolutions. But overheating is still now the greatest threat for laptops. Overheating might result in hardware failure and permanent damage. Here are some best ways that will fix the overheating problem, thus extending the lifespan of your laptop.
Tips to Fix an Overheating Laptop:
Fix Internal Cooling
When you find your laptop overheating, clean the fan/s which cool down the CPU and graphics card. Most of the time, dust and dirt build up layers on the fan, which block flow of air. You can read your laptop’s manual or consult the manufacturer to know how to open the laptop and clean these parts. Before you attempt to do any cleaning, first you must shut down the computer and remove the battery. Use a cotton swab dipped in a drop of alcohol to clean the fan. Before you reconnect the laptop to the power, make sure that the alcohol has completely evaporated. You can also use a vacuum cleaner to take the dust and dirt out from the fan/s.Keep your Laptop on a Plain and Hard Surface
Most laptops through the bottom sucks the cool air. So don’t keep your laptop on an uneven surface like blanket, pillow, or your lap. This will block the flow of the air. And when the air flow is disturbed, the cooling is not optimal, heat builds up, the surface becomes hot, and the laptop overheats.Use a Laptop Cooler
Laptop coolers provides additional cooling to your laptop. As most laptops suck the air from the bottom, the warm air rises up. A cooler that sits underneath the laptop and sucks air away from it. So place the cooler correctly so avoid incorrect flow of air into laptop.
