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Why does the laptop heat up: what to do about it
20.02.2024 03:10
Modern managers mainly use laptops for work, which is convenient when traveling on the go.
Often users complain about the fact that their devices freeze or turn off at the most inopportune moment.
Such operation of the laptop may indicate its overheating, which is preceded by active and continuous operation of the fans, even in a state of rest, strong heating of the case.
The more popular reasons for overheating are the following.
Incorrect use of the device
Many home office enthusiasts take their portable devices to work on a soft chair or, even better, under a cozy blanket.
The laptop case is in such a position that its ventilation holes are blocked and air access to the radiator is limited, air circulation does not occur and the laptop overheats.
Conclusion: in order for a laptop to work for a long time and correctly, it is necessary to ensure that its ventilation holes are not blocked when in working condition.
Even a tight fit against the wall can be a problem as there is no access to air circulation.
Performing resource-intensive tasks
Long periods of work on the computer, especially with the use of a video card, can also cause the processor to overheat.
Active gaming, heavy programs using video editors, heavily load the processor, and more heat is generated during operation.
Gamers especially need to remember that the laptop needs to take breaks from work so that it has time to cool down. To extend the life of your device, you can buy a special stand that improves airflow.
There is a lot of dust inside the device
Dust gets inside the device along with the air. If animals also live in the area where the laptop is located, the hair is also sucked in along with the air, settles on the radiators of the device and increases the heating of the entire system as a whole.
You can try to get rid of excess blockages using a thin brush through the air duct holes or try blowing, but with this method the removal will be insignificant.
More effective cleaning is possible only by disassembling the case, however, it is not recommended to carry out such a procedure on your own, since the warranty issued for the device will be voided.
The thermal paste has dried out
Thermal interface is a special paste that is applied to the device chips to improve heat transfer. Over time, it tends to dry out.
The procedure for replacing thermal paste is not too labor-intensive, however, to do it, the computer case also needs to be disassembled. Basically, such maintenance is combined with blowing and cleaning dust inside the laptop.
Cooling system failure
The main breakdown is the failure of the fan. This situation is possible if there has been no maintenance for a long time, and a lot of dust and lint has accumulated on the blades.
A characteristic feature of the breakdown is the absolute "silence" of the fan, when even when starting it, you cannot hear its wings rotating. Such a breakdown definitely requires the intervention of the service department.
Installing a hidden miner
Random installations of software that may be mining software also load the system.
Such software, like viruses, causes system slowdown and high heat generation. The first step to saving yourself from malicious phenomena is to install antivirus programs and check the system for their presence.
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