4 Ways to Keep Your Laptop from Overheating

Laptops are amazing devices — they’re compact, portable, and can do just about anything. With so many tasks to complete, they tend to heat up. There are fans built into laptops for that very reason, so usually this is not a problem. However, if you’re not taking care of your laptop properly, it can overheat. Overheating can easily damage your laptop and cause hardware failure; this is the main reason laptops stop functioning properly.

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1. Use your laptop on flat, hard surfaces.

Despite its name, a laptop should not be regularly used on your lap, or any soft surface. When you place your laptop on a soft, uneven surface, air from the internal fans gets blocked, and your device isn’t able to regulate its temperature properly. You should use your laptop on a surface that allows for air to exit. If you can’t give up those Netflix binge sessions in bed, you can buy a laptop stand. Also note that while the floor is a flat and hard surface, it’s not ideal for laptops because of the dust that’s likely to be there.

2. Make sure your laptop is not collecting dust.

If dust is collecting inside your laptop, it will build up and hinder the built-in fans or block the vents, making it more likely for the device to overheat. An easy fix to this problem is buying a can of compressed air, which you can spray into the laptop’s vents. If your laptop can be opened, you can also clean it out more thoroughly. Make sure you follow your laptop’s manual to properly open and clean it. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, take it to an electronics store.

3. Install an internal temperature monitoring program.

There are an array of programs out there that will monitor your laptop’s internal temperature for you, letting you know if the device is getting too hot.

4. Buy a cooling pad.

If you’re worried that your laptop has begun to heat up too much, or if you notice that the fan has been running more often than usual, consider buying a cooling pad. This not only provides a hard, flat surface, but also increases airflow and helps manage heat.