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Your laptop overheats and turns itself off how do you overcome this problem?
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∙ 16y ago
Serious problem. Or maybe not. Most laptops will auto-shutdown if they get too hot, to prevent damage to the CPU chip. So if it's still shutting down, it hasn't lost it's mind -- yet.
First thing, is it sitting on a blanket or pillow? Make sure the bottom of the laptop is not blocked, that there is free-flow of air underneath, and in the direction of the exhaust fan.
Make sure the fan vents are not plugged with dust. This is especially true if the laptop has been exposed to cigarette smoke (kills PCs faster than it does people), very high humidity, lots of dust, etc.
Get a can of compressed air from any electronics department or store. It's the kind made specifically for cleaning electronics. Using the provided plastic tube, blow the compressed air into the fan vents, all side. Do NOT use regular compressed air, there's a good chance you'll inject a squirt of water in there -- laptop innards hate water.
If blowing it out does no good, and if the fan is not moving air, then it's a trip to the guy with small screwdrivers. If your laptop is out of warrenty, there's a good chance the fan is going/has gone. They can be replaced, but be prepared to pay about $30 for the fan, at least, plus about $100 for the service, depending on rates in your area.
Above all, get it fixed! Soon, the CPU will absorb enough heat damage, it will die completely... you'll be looking at a new laptop at that point, or at least a new CPU/motherboard. More money.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf a computer burns out, you will have to buy another one (expensive)... Try to keep the laptop on a smooth flat surface or, preferably tilted off of the surface for maximum air flow... You can also try putting a fan on it or buy one of those cooling mats for laptops...
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∙ 8y agoIt is supposed to-all computers do but make sure fans work when it comes back on.
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∙ 9y agoYou cannot because its a predefined auto process.You can try to keep your laptop cool by working on a cooling pad.
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Your laptop is unable to charge because of a problem with your adapter or the battery itself; try plugging out the battery and returning.
How can you stop your laptop fron turning off automaticaly when it overheats?
stop it from overheating
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What is the problem is laptop turns off by itself?
it's battery is low... If not then the most likely cause is overheating.
What can you do when your computer's power supply overheats?
If a computer's power supply overheats then switch the computer off and let it cool down. Similarly, purchase a laptop stand or computer fan to get cool air flowing around the machine.
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The battery is a component of the laptop but is not a part of the Laptop itself.
What can happen if there is a problem with a laptop cooling system?
It will shut down automatically once CPU overheats and when you reboot later-give that as the reason. That's one reason laptops run a little slower and take less ram they tend to run warm anyway.
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Dell Mini ntebooks have no fan but excellent ventiliation that obiviates any worry about overheating.
What are cooler pads used for?
Cooler pads are used for cooling laptops. If one's laptop overheats too often and shuts down for no reason, one can try using a cooler pad and placing it under the laptop to reduce the heat generation caused by laptop.
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Does ooVoo freeze toshiba's laptop?
I don't think so, there are quite many reasons that can cause a Toshiba laptop slow. You'd better figure them out before making the conclusion. One of most possible reasons for the frequent tendency of computer freezing up is that the PC overheats. One can try to identify this cause by ensuring that the fan of the computer is working properly. If you are operating properly, but the Toshiba overheats, just take the laptop outside with you to a cooler place to see if its performance improves.
What temperature does a laptop shut down?
It depends on the type of Laptop you have. Try contacting the makers of your laptop if its a problem.
