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Laptop Overheating and Shutting Down
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Laptop Overheating and Shutting Down
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Last Revised Mar 6, 2026
1. Clean dust from vents and fans using compressed air (power off first).
2. Always use the laptop on a hard, flat surface — never on a bed or lap.
3. Elevate the back of the laptop with a cooling pad or books.
4. Change Power Plan to Balanced (Settings → System → Power & battery).
5. Limit running too many programs at once and close browser tabs.
6. Update BIOS and graphics drivers from the manufacturer website.
7. If the laptop is over 3 years old, consider professional thermal paste replacement.
2. Always use the laptop on a hard, flat surface — never on a bed or lap.
3. Elevate the back of the laptop with a cooling pad or books.
4. Change Power Plan to Balanced (Settings → System → Power & battery).
5. Limit running too many programs at once and close browser tabs.
6. Update BIOS and graphics drivers from the manufacturer website.
7. If the laptop is over 3 years old, consider professional thermal paste replacement.
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