You might be wondering why your laptop has been overheating lately and yet it wasn’t doing so when it was new. Well, it turns out that this is a common problem with laptops.

Before we learn how to fix an  overheating laptop problem, here are some factors that may be causing the overheating problem;

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Factors That Cause Overheating

• Covering the vent system – if you place your laptop on a soft surface like a pillow, the vents may be partly covered by the pillow reducing air flow in the laptop. This may lead to overheating
• Broken laptop fan – your laptop fan may have somehow broken down or got stuck. This leads to overheating since the fan is the main cooling system.
• Dust and dirt may have piled on your ventilation system hence reducing air flow.
• Working in high temperature environments may also lead to overheating.
• Overloading your laptop.

Overheating of your laptop may lead to problems like your laptop taking longer to perform basic activities, applications freezing, accessories like mouse freezing over time and even making your laptop to shut down occasionally.

If your laptop has been overheating lately, here are some simple steps you can use to fix the problem;

Simple Steps To Fix The Problem;

1. Turn off your laptop and wait till it cools down.
2. Once it has cooled down, inspect the vents for any signs of blockage. The components are usually on the sides and underneath the laptop.
3. If you spot any blockages, try and remove the components. If you cannot reach them, use an hair dryer to blow them out with compressed cold air.
4. If you have simple tools that can open the back side of the laptop, open the laptop for better inspection and cleaning around the fan area.
5. If you notice that you fan is broken, you might need to take the laptop to a repair shop. Don’t attempt to fix the broken fan yourself to avoid causing more damage.

If your laptop has been fixed and is not over heating anymore, here are some tips you may use to ensure that the problem doesn’t occur again.

Tips To Ensure That Your Laptop Does Not Overheat

• Always keep the vents uncovered when using the laptop
• Always place the laptop on a flat surface to avoid blockage of the vents.
• Clean your vents immediately you notice any dirt or dust.
• Avoid working in high temperature environments.
• Use cooling pad that raises the laptop from the surface to increase airflow.