The laptop is overheated. What to do in this situation?

Over time, even the most powerful computer loses its performance due to banal pollution or improper location. It is quite difficult to imagine a perfectly clean room, since dust penetrates everywhere. The problem is especially acute on portable computers with a tight layout. It's worth running some serious application (video editor or modern game), and everything - the notebook has overheated. What to do in order to avoid such a situation, how to lower the temperature during use - this will be discussed in this article.

You should immediately decide on what kind of problem you want to solve: reduce the heat dissipation of the computer as a whole, lowering the performance, or, conversely, to maximize the benefits of "iron" by removing heat. The first method is easier and suitable for business people, the second one will help those who are used to using the computer for entertainment.

If you are overheating laptops when working with documents or even at rest, then this is an excuse to look into the power settings. By default, there is a balanced mode, which should be changed to minimum power consumption, this will not only prolong battery life (which is obvious), but also limit the power of the processor and video card (if used discrete).

The second step to reduce heat dissipation will be to turn off all unnecessary programs that load the processor, so that the laptop does not overheat. What to do with applications that are needed but require too much system resources? Display their shortcuts on the desktop and start when necessary. There is no need to constantly keep in mind what is not being used all the time.

As for the gaming station, then the solution is simpler, although it will cost some material costs. On sale you can find special stands for portable computers with additional coolers for the best cooling. It is enough to connect such a platform to the USB-connector, when the laptop is overheated. What to do if such a miracle-stand is not at your disposal, but you still want to play? First, put the computer only on a flat surface (no sofas or games on your lap), this will ensure unobstructed intake of air for cooling. Secondly, cleaning the laptop from dust is much more difficult than the desktop. Take care of the cleanliness of the workplace before turning on the power. Third, let the technician rest at least once every couple of hours to avoid deformation and reflow of parts from the constant exposure to high temperatures.

As noted above, the laptop quickly overheats when it is too dusty. In this case, carefully remove the bottom cover and clean the interior parts. Once a year (or more often with intensive use), the heat-conducting paste should be changed. If you can not do this yourself, contact a specialist.

Do not forget to check if the notebook has overheated. What if you do not know the operating temperatures of the individual components? Check the data in the PC documentation. Hot air, taken away from the hull, still does not say anything. Perhaps this is the normal operating environment for your device.