How to Keep Your Laptop From Overheating

Call The Computer Wizard • December 12, 2020

Having a laptop computer is a great way to get work done or stream your favorite digital content from various convenient locations. However, when in use for an extended period of time, your laptop may heat up. Here are a few ways to prevent overheating and the need for IT support. 

4 Ways to Keep Laptops From Overheating

1. Inspect & Clean Fans

Fans are installed in the bottom of laptops to help with ventilation and to prevent overheating. When your computer feels warm to the touch, check and feel whether your fan is moving air.

If the air blowing is hot or the component seems to be stagnant, use a can of compressed air to remove dust and debris that could hinder movement. 

2. Elevate the Laptop

A laptop that’s stuck on a hard, flat surface may not have adequate clearance for proper ventilation. To minimize this risk without disrupting workflow, get into the habit of using a lap desk, or elevate your computer off your desk using a laptop stand.

Placing your device on a book or a cooling mat can help maintain airflow and a comfortable internal temperature. 

3. Remove Heat Sources

Exposure to extreme temperatures can also prompt overheating. Refrain from using your laptop in direct sunlight or close to a space heater.

When storing your laptop, avoid leaving it in a hot car. This will prevent temperature-related hard drive and battery damage. 

4. Give the Processor a Break

Apart from outside forces, overworking your laptop’s processor can generate more heat than your fan can neutralize. Treat your processor with care and refrain from running myriad applications and programs all at once.

Playing computer games, streaming music, and downloading content simultaneously can generate enough heat to wear out critical components. 

If your laptop keeps overheating, contact the team at Call the Computer Wizard at (585) 729-4300 to schedule an IT support appointment. Based in Rochester, NY, and serving small businesses and individuals across Monroe County, this computer repair and virus removal company provides fast and affordable solutions. For more information on their four decades of experience, visit their website. 

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