Hi everyone,
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| Laptop Fan -Dirty! |
I just go off the phone with a gentleman who was going to
bring me his daughter’s laptop because it was shutting down after only being on
for around 30 seconds or so. Sound familiar? Maybe not your daughter in the
picture but the problem does ring a bell for you or someone you know? This has
to be one of the most common problems I have people seeking my help with. I
actually offer, 5 to 10 minutes of free phone support to all potential clients
to address problems like this to save everyone time and hopefully money.
Here is how I helped without having to see the laptop. I
explained to this caller that the laptop was shutting down due to a “Kill
Switch” that is present in most electronics equipment today. This happens when
the laptop’s (in this case) internal temperature reaches a certain degree that
the system has set in its BIOS as dangerous to its health. This in most cases happens due to the laptop
needing its fan and air flow system cleaned, by blowing out of all dust and
debris. Another big cause of this problem is when people use their laptops
sitting on a bed, couch cushion or even their lap! This restricts all the
airflow needed for cooling in turn overheating the machine and shutting it
down.
There are many low cost solutions for this and suggestions to
avoid it from happening from the beginning and during the course of its life. I
said the laptop has a “Kill Switch” but beware, to go on without addressing things
will result in the laptop being permanently damaged and unusable.
So…………
- Get a can of Dust-Off, use a compressor & blow out all dust & Debris regularly
if you do not have access to an air compressor You can get compressed
air, Dust-Off or generic brands You will want to keep the fan and airflow
system on your laptop or any PC for that matter as clean as possible from dust
& debris
- Keep your laptop on a hard, flat surface.
Most all laptops only provide millimeters of clearance that
the legs provide when sitting on a flat surface. A laptops air flow system operates
by the fan on the underside of the machine sucking in cool air and exhausting the
heat through the side. This obviously cannot happen if the laptop isn’t placed appropriately
when being used.
- Buy a laptop cooler or cooling plate.
They come in a wide range of quality, appearances and price .You
can buy very cheap laptop coolers or cooling bases that can be very thin &
whisper quiet when the fan is in use. They plug in directly to your laptop through
a USB port & are very convenient for travel. It also gives you a stable
surface to work with your laptop on.
Bottom Line, it’s your laptop and if you wish to not have to
replace it as often, keep this blog in mind. This person was lucky they chose
my company to call who prides themselves on not selling clients “Unneeded
Services” and keeping costs down. I helped this gentlemen in less than 5
minutes and saving him the better part of $100.00.
Cannon technology values all clientele and is built on
honesty, decency and integrity when conducting business. Our reputation
provides repeat business through word of mouth, so please tell a friend!
