How to Prevent Your Laptop Computer From Overheating

Heating is a very common problem in computers. Even though this happened a lot more back then, it still happens now, especially in laptops. Desktop Computers have more space to provide airflow so they don't have this problem as much as Laptops. But with Laptops, it is an ongoing thing that needs to be prevented in order to keep the machine in good health and increase the life time.

Overheating is probably the number one problem people face when using a laptop. They wonder why there laptop shut off, of froze up. They wonder why they turn it back on and it shuts off or freezes again. Well first if you were hot and very tired and you want to have some rest, and someone tried to wake you back. But you won’t wake up suddenly... All you do is get some time to cool down yourself before wake up and work again. Same with a computer.

As we see many people use their laptops for business, school, and entertainment. Most of them are using a bag to carry their laptops so they do not have to carry them in their arms. Many people like to get comfy and place the laptop on their bed or any soft surface. Because, they don't want to further damage their Laptop computer. That’s the point where you go wrong. Usually the first thing people do, when they first take their laptop out from the box and turn it on correct. Then they start playing around with the many features it has. After they have figured out the kinks and everything the laptop has to offer, they like to find a nice comfortable place to keep it. This is where all the problems start. Usually in your manual you will find a section stated "What not to do with your laptop". This should be read by everyone. Within that note it says "Do not place your laptop on a soft surface nor a surface where it blocks the airflow of the machine". What this basically means is when a laptop is placed on the ground it has half inch rubber legs that allows the laptop to get enough airflow to breath. If you place it on a bed or couch it is not getting the required airflow and it cooks itself. If it heated up itself then it will either shut off automatically or freeze. People panic right away when this happens. But shouldn't because usually if this is happening the first time or the first few times it means the computer reached a temperature higher than its core temperature and shut off to prevent damage to the hardware. If the person misuses his or her common sense and turns it back on while still on the bed or any other soft surface, then the damage could be massive. Usually though for the first five minutes or so if you try and turn the computer back on, the computer will shut back down because it’s too hot inside. As I said before, if you are too hot or tired you wont to move any more until you're all cooled off and it’s the same thing happens with a computer.

Normal core temperatures in laptops should range between 35 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, give or take a couple of degrees. If this reaches anything higher than this, you are in danger zone. Normally 55 degrees Celsius is the problem point. Of course the cooler your computer is the better, as the lowest I have ever really witnessed in my laptop was 28 degrees Celsius and that was in a very cold room. There is enough heat inside the laptop to maintain a strong enough heated environment.
Another thing is, do not place the laptop in the bag while it’s switched on. This will also cause overheating and damage to the monitor screen. When the monitor is on and it is facing the keyboard, it will make the keys very hot and the hardware under the keyboard will try to fry. If this happens bring the computer in a very cool room and let it stay while turned off. If the motherboard is fried, good bye to your Laptop, because that is the main part of the computer. And normally in a laptop you can't fix a motherboard. It is just better to buy a new machine as the price would come close to that of replacing the motherboard.

Laptops have two or three air vents at the bottom and usually one more on the sides or back. These air vents need to be able to breathe at all times otherwise your Laptop computer will get hotter and hotter. Just remember those two facts and your computer will be in a great shape. Computers have made big improvements in the technology field but there are still those problems that need to be looked out for. There is no perfect computer and something will always happen if proper care isn't provided.
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