The laptop is heating up - what to do?

One of the reasons for concern of computer equipment users is the increase in temperature of the main body. This can happen for various reasons, which we will discuss below. In modern equipment, manufacturers install special cooling systems and programs responsible for temperature regulation.
This indicator affects the quality of operation of devices and the performance of various tasks: as the temperature rises, various failures can occur that lead to a decrease in performance.

We'll talk about why a laptop gets hot and how to cool it in our article. The information will be useful for every computer user.

Why does a laptop get hot?

If you encounter a similar problem, it is worth taking measures to eliminate it. But in order to correct everything correctly and restore the normal functioning of the device, it is necessary to find the source of the malfunction. Most often, the overheating problem can be caused by the following reasons:

1. Possible mechanical damage and design defects. It is especially important to pay attention to the cooling system; if the cooler is damaged or the paste has dried out, the case can become very hot during operation.
2. Contamination of the cooler and internal components with dust and foreign elements can also lead to malfunctions and increased temperatures.
3. High workload and active use of the laptop.For example, while playing video games, the video card can become very hot, which leads to overheating of the entire equipment.
4. Performing work in hot conditions. In the absence of natural ventilation, the equipment does not cool and begins to work worse.

Try to diagnose and, if possible, eliminate problems. If you doubt your capabilities, contact the service center for help.

Important! Keep your warranty card to receive free assistance in diagnosing and fixing problems with your equipment.

When this problem occurs, many users are wondering about ways to restore operation and cool the equipment case. There are various methods, which are divided into two categories: lowering the temperature by natural ventilation and ventilation, as well as software and driver settings.

For convenience, we suggest you use one of the available options described below. Choose the appropriate method to normalize the temperature and restore the operation of the equipment.

Important! It is worth considering various factors that influence equipment overheating. Depending on this, you need to use different cooling methods.

Cooling device

The most common way to normalize the operation of a laptop is to use special devices and devices for cooling. In this case, you can use the following options:

1. Natural ventilation of the room. It is enough to open a window or door to provide access to fresh air. This will help lower the temperature in the room and affect the operation of the equipment.
2. The use of fans and coolers built into the housing of artificial ventilation equipment also allows cooling of structural elements.
3. The use of a special paste as part of the system components, which is designed to equalize the temperature during active operation.

For maximum efficiency, it is recommended to combine all the described elements and monitor their serviceability. However, if the computer heats up even in cold weather and in a cool room, it is worth looking at the system settings, inspecting the internal structural elements and troubleshooting possible problems.

Cleaning your laptop from dust

If all the means described above for artificial cooling of the system did not help solve the problem, look inside the equipment case. Perhaps the cause of the heating was dirt accumulated inside the laptop components. To solve this problem, it is necessary to clean the parts. To do this, use the following sequence of actions:

1. Disconnect the laptop from the power source and remove the battery to safely clean components.
2. First clean the external parts that are visible from the outside. Wipe with a dry cloth or cloth. To deep clean your keyboard, you can wash the keys.
3. Remove the bolts holding the outer panel covering the internal elements and structural parts.
4. Carefully remove accumulated dust and foreign objects. Clean the cooler, which is designed to cool the entire system, especially carefully.
5. After this, install all the elements in the reverse order and close the case with the outer panel.

If all manipulations are performed correctly, the equipment should return to normal operation.If problems occur, try repeating the steps or contact a service center for help.

Important! When cleaning the structure and components, do not allow moisture to get inside the device, this can lead to a short circuit and malfunction of the system’s microcircuits and boards.

How else can you cool a laptop?

In addition to the options described above, there are other methods for reducing the temperature and cooling the structure's body. Among the most popular methods are the following:

1. Turn on energy saving and power reduction mode to reduce overheating during operation.
2. Do not download too many applications at the same time, as this may overload the system and cause it to freeze.
3. Delete unnecessary documents and files, free up space in the database. The more free space, the easier the computer operates.
4. Use special stands and materials that will conduct heat from the laptop into the environment.

Where should you not place your laptop to prevent it from overheating?

The placement of equipment also plays an important role in the cooling system. The correct functioning of the entire system will largely depend on the location. There are several simple rules when placing equipment:

1. Do not install the laptop in a location exposed to direct sunlight as this will create an additional source of heat.
2. It is not recommended to place equipment near other devices and heating elements of structures.
3. You should choose a place with good natural ventilation.
4. Do not place the laptop close to walls or inside furniture. The cooler connector must be open to allow air to enter.

Try to place the device in accordance with the described requirements, and your equipment will function normally under standard operating conditions. This will help improve performance and extend the life of your laptop.

Very often, users notice an increase in case temperature when actively working on the computer. Typically, this situation occurs when turning on various computer games. In this case, there is no need to worry; most often the problem is solved some time after the end of the game.

The reason for this overheating is the active operation of the video card. During the game, it perceives a large number of signals, processes them and transmits them in the form of a graphic image to the monitor screen. Due to the rapid change of images, the video card does a lot of work, so it gets very hot. This increases the temperature of all surrounding elements and the structure as a whole.

Important! To solve the problem in this case, you can use a discrete video card. Choose a model that matches the technical characteristics of the laptop.

Recommendations

To solve the problem, use one of the methods presented above. It will also be useful to apply the following tips when working:

1. Read the operating instructions for the device and strictly follow them.
2. Do not allow virus programs to enter from the Internet; work only with the antivirus turned on, especially when accessing the network.
3. Periodically carry out preventive diagnostics and cleaning of structural elements.
4. When working at a computer for a long time, it is advisable to take breaks. This advice is especially useful during gameplay.
5. Avoid getting dust and foreign elements into the equipment casing.

All this will help you solve the problem with overheating, improve performance, and also extend the life of the device.