How to Prevent or Stop your Laptop from Overheating

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Here are some tips on how to prevent or stop your laptop from overheating:

Keep your laptop cool: Make sure to place your laptop in a well-ventilated area. Avoid placing it on soft surfaces such as a bed or blanket, as this can block the vents.

Clean the vents: Dust and dirt can build up in the vents and prevent airflow. Use a can of compressed air to clean the vents regularly.

Avoid using your laptop on your lap: Although it is called a "lap" top, unfortunately this is not a good place to use it. When you use your laptop on your lap, it can block the vents and cause it to overheat.

Close unnecessary programs: When you are not using a program, close it. This will free up resources and help your laptop to run cooler.

Update your drivers: Outdated drivers can sometimes cause your laptop to overheat. Make sure to update your drivers regularly.

Undervolt your CPU: Undervolting your CPU can help to reduce the amount of heat that it generates.

Use a cooling pad: A cooling pad can help to dissipate heat from your laptop, and prevent the vents from being blocked. Displayed below are some potential options if you wanted to purchase a cooling pad for your laptop.

Reapply thermal paste: Thermal paste helps to transfer heat from the CPU to the heatsink. If the thermal paste is old or damaged, it can cause your laptop to overheat. You can shop our selections of thermal paste below!

Potential Cooling Pads for your Laptop: