Why Laptop Overheating And How To Prevention It.
Why is my laptop overheating
If your laptop is in a place with high ambient temperature. In such a case, it is normal to expect the machine to overheat. If you use the laptop in an area with insufficient air circulation, the laptop may overheat.
Laptop overheating can also happen when your laptop is placed on a soft or uneven surface such as a bed, pillow, or lap.
You are not using the original laptop charger
Running software or service in the background that consumes a lot of processing power
Dust covering the internal parts of the laptop prevents the flow of clean air,
Malfunctioning of the CPU's thermal paste leads to ineffective thermal management and malfunctioning of the laptop's internal cooling components such as heat sinks or cooling fans.
How do I know if my laptop is overheating?
Signs of overheating
Programs and applications freeze.
Your mouse or keyboard on your laptop ceases working.
Simple tasks on your laptop take longer than normal to complete.
Unexpected error warnings are displayed indicating that the laptop is overheating.
Your laptop abruptly shuts off and won't come back on for a while
How to stop laptop overheating
Fix Internal Cooling
When your laptop overheating, the first and most important thing you should do is clean the fan(s) that provide cooling to the CPU and graphics card. Over time, layers of dust and dirt build up on them, slowing them down and blocking airflow.
Check your laptop manual to find out how to open the laptop to access and clean these parts
Follow these steps first before you do any cleaning
1. Shut down the computer
An external intake grill covers the fans that suck cool air into the laptop. They are located on the sides or bottom of your laptop. To remove the intake grills, spray them with canned air.
2. Unplug all cables
3. Remove the battery (if possible)
After you open your laptop, carefully clean the fans with a cotton swab dipped in a drop of isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the isopropyl alcohol has completely evaporated before you plug the laptop back in
You can also use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt. To avoid damaging the fan, do not allow it to rotate in the wrong direction. If you are using canned air to clean a fan, hold it and stop it from spinning.
The exhaust port can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. The exhaust port is easy to find as it releases hot or warm air.
Using The Original Laptop Charger
Make sure you are using the genuine charger included with the laptop. Third-party compatible chargers from various manufacturers are widely available and are much cheaper than the manufacturer's charger. However, it is always best to use a genuine or approved laptop charger.
Stop Unnecessary Apps And Processes From Starting Automatically
If the laptop starts up with a lot of background programs running. Occasionally, numerous pointless programs and services may launch while the user is logging in, placing a heavy processing burden on the laptop's processor and lowering its performance.
you can access the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then clicking the Startup tab. Select any program in the list and click the Disable button if you don't want it to run on startup.
Update BIOS
One of the key functions of your laptop’s BIOS is to monitor its temperature and tweak the operating conditions accordingly. Try updating your laptop's BIOS to make sure it is not overheating. An updated BIOS can help manage the fan better, reduce CPU power loads, and eliminate other processes that might adversely affect the laptop’s performance and temperature.
Run The Power Troubleshooter
If malfunctioning software is to blame for laptop overheating, that is the basis of the problem. Running the power troubleshooter in such circumstances can occasionally assist in resolving the problem. You must follow these procedures in order to complete the power troubleshooting:
Press Windows + I keys on your laptop’s keyboard.
Select Update and Security.
Click on the Troubleshoot option > Additional Troubleshooters
Click on the Power option.
Select the Run the Troubleshooter option.
A power troubleshooting will most likely resolve a software-related error that is the root of the overheating problem.
Modify the laptop's power settings
Your laptop's power plan may need to be changed in order to address the laptop overheating issue. Changing the power plan may be helpful because a laptop might become extremely hot while charging due to its high power usage.
You can change the tone of your laptop's power-saving modes and desired performance level in the power plan settings. Follow the procedures listed below to build a suitable power plan
Click on the Start icon and type Control Panel in the search box.
Select the Control Panel option
Click on Power Option
Select Create a power plan > Next > Create
Not only is this the most powerful and most viable solution to your laptop overheating problem, but it also helps save energy and extend the life of your laptop battery.
Replace CPU Thermal Paste
Every laptop contains a CPU, and it transfers heat from the CPU to the cooling system using thermal paste (heat sink and cooling fans). Sometimes, if the laptop manufacturer has used low-quality thermal paste it may wear out within a few years. Laptops can wear out faster if used in hot and humid conditions.
In such a case, it may be necessary to seek the assistance of a professional to replace it with a high-quality thermal paste.
Prevention the laptop overheating
Remove anything that is too close to your laptop and keep your vents open.
Place your laptop on a stable, flat surface, such as a desk or table, at all times. If you can't do that, try putting a book or other substantial object underneath it.
Clean your vents immediately if you notice any dust, dirt, or hair
You can also use a laptop cooling pad to reduce overheating.
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