Don't panic!... Is your "laptop shutting off by itself" or "slowing down" during use"? #8
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Published 2013-11-01
IMPORTANT NOTE! There is always a possibility that the laptop fan could become "jammed-up" with the dust that is blown back from the processor heat sink while doing this cleaning procedure, so be warned! The odds are very slight, but they ARE there! If this situation occurs, I would (and have in the past) used a vacuum hose from something like a shop vac, or something similar to get the dust off the fan allowing it to spin free. Myself, I would power off the laptop, place the vacuum suction near the "fan inlet" vent to achieve this. The vacuum will dislodge the dust, and the fan will start to spin. DO NOT let the fan spin up at a fast rate of speed as damage to the fan could occur. I have cleaned many laptops, and by using the procedure described here and in this video, I have always had success. I have never had to take a laptop apart because of a dust build-up.
BTW, ANY laptop (AND PC) that moves air "into and out of itself" with a fan, will be susceptible to a dust build-up, eventually leading to an overheating condition.
Symptoms of laptop over-heating may include (but are not limited to)
• A very noisy or racing cooling fan with little air coming out from the laptop.
• If any air is coming out from the laptop, it is quite hot! (It should only be warm)
• No cooling fan sound, because the fan is stuck from dust build-up.
• The bottom of the laptop near the fan area getting very hot.
• Laptop performance slowing down, or the laptop is shutting off completely because the laptop is trying to protect itself from damage caused by an excessive heat build-up.
note;- This video shows a "general method of cleaning" that "I would use" if tools/equipment are not available. It would be helpful to check the owner/user's manual of YOUR device to get clarification on the cleaning procedure of your laptop vents. Every laptop has a different configuration.
PLEASE NOTE. There are times when a laptop will turn off because of a virus or malware, hardware or software problems/conflicts as well. If you believe your Windows laptop is "not" overheating, I would download and run (from microsoft.com/downloads) the "Microsoft malicious software removal tool"(There is a NEW updated one every week.). A FULL scan MUST be done in my opinion. This will take hours, but it is well worth it. If the tool does find problems, make absolutely sure YOU ARE running an antivirus program on your laptop. Many new laptops come with "trial versions" that expire leaving the unsuspecting user vulnerable! Reboot the laptop afterwards, run "Windows update" and install all recommended updates. Reboot the laptop again, then try it afterwards.
0:00 Intro and supplies I used.
0:37 Why this problem happens.
1:46 How I do this (if no compressed air is available).
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DISCLAIMER; -WARNING: This video is provided for entertainment and promotional purposes only. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, instructions and advice contained in this video. No one is liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in this video or in the related comments. Be safe! Anything you try will be done at YOUR OWN RISK!
All Comments (21)
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Ever run a marathon while wearing a coat ? That's your laptop when it's full of dust . Regarding compressed air, yes it will work. But this video was meant for people/students who don't have access to compressed air. For concerns of the fan getting stuck because of chunks of dust becoming lodged in it, I have found alternating back and forth between the exhaust vent and the air intake vents breaks up the dust. This requires a little bit of patience, but I've NEVER had a PROBLEM ( and I've cleaned out a lot of laptops) . If you do have access to compressed air, your efforts will be reduced. Unfortunately compressed air isn't available everywhere, and usually not late at night before an essay is due! AND, laptops were never designed to require dismantling to remove a dust build-up. Google search any laptop manufacturers website and you will see this is true. Here is a link to demonstrate cleaning with compressed air. support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01657439
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I just ended up eating lots of bread and forgot what I was doing for a while
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I was watching the video when my laptop shut down. I'm back on again. I'll give this another try. Hopefully, my lapt
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Highly underrated video. Saving lives one loaf at a time.
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The bread idea was pretty smart man
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I shoved bread in the laptop and ate the straw.. Fixed!!
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Don't use this method if you're trying to lose weight!!
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This is a life saver. I was planning on taking apart my laptop to clean the fan itself but I was too scared, so I did this, didn't just fix my laptop also my stomach lol
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Usually, by the time you're getting a shutdown from heat, the thermal compound is toast + the fan is backed up with dust. There are also many laptops which do NOT have the vent over the cooling fan, so blowing through a straw is going to do nothing but shift dust further into the chassis, where it will again become lodged in the fan on next power-on. It's always better to disassemble to thoroughly clean the fan area and to replace the thermal compound.
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I thought he was joking when he said to eat a bread... LOLOLOL
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Omg i cracked up laughing : ''Dont blow the dust out where you normally are, do it on a hallway or on someone you hate pillow's'' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Just watched a very detailed video took the ENTIRE computer apart. I was dreading taking apart my computer and had started on two screws already when I accidentally hit the screen on my phone and your video came up... In the past when I have run my hand around my computer I felt no air at all coming out! That tells me my vents are completely blocked... heading to the store to get compressed air since I have no straws and I don't eat bread LOL thanks a million
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This is absolutely amazing, thank you! I'm a writer and cannot be a day without my laptop. Yesterday it began overheating and shutting off. I know nothing about computers and panicked. I found your video and thought I'd give it a try before opening the laptop, which I was very afraid to do. Voila! I couldn't believe it was this easy to fix. I'm relieved and grateful.
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The bread was delicious so delicious I forgot about the straw and computer.
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This video was a lifesaver I never thought it could be this easy. My laptop has had this problem for ages and just when I was finally looking to take it to an IT guy (who had quoted expensive and gave m some technical term telling me it was a problem with "BIOS") it is when researching BIOS I stumbled upon this and now it's as good as new. Thank you
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When I saw bread i thought I was going to toast bread on my laptop..that's how hot mine gets
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I was watching this thinking "what the HELL can the bread possibly be for?" and you, sir, are a genius. The straw and tape were obvious, but I didn't even think about that part.
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Thank you so much for this tip. I'd tried condensed air a few months back when the laptop was getting hot but it hadn't shut itself down until today. I was amazed at the amount of dust that blew out, fine as well as clumps. I didn't realise the fan could be so quiet!
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the laptop must be hungry
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