by wkitty42 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:36 pm
definitely find and fix the overheating problem...
if you have a laptop, be sure the vents are clear and that you are not using it on a soft surface like a bed with thick comforter like one of my clients used to do...
if it is a desktop unit, shut it down, open it, and vacuum out all the dust and dirt... pay attention to the cooler and clean it, too... generally speaking, you do not need to remove the cooler from the CPU to clean it... in many cases, you can remove clips or screws that hold the fan in place so you can remove it and get to the mat of dust and debris under it that is blocking the air from being blown into the cooler's fins... older systems generally pull air through the fins and blow out the top... in those cases, the mat of dust and debris will be on the sides of the cooler...
also pay attention to the case and the power supply... some of the power supply fans are pretty inexpensive and they will stop turning... when they stop, they are no longer pulling the heat out of the system... they are easy enough to replace, too...
in any case, definitely find and correct the cooling problem... you could end up losing your system from overheating causing damage to components...
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