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Sorry Ann - I haven't said hello to you :-0 :-D <3 <3

Your laptop may be choking to death.

You see, like desktops, laptops can suck up lots of dust. And because everything in a laptop is packed together so tightly, dust is even more dangerous. When the cooling fans have to run constantly, it's just a matter of time before the machine start to overheat. When that happens, it may lock up. It may damage system components. And it might even kick the bucket.

Fortunately, as I've mentioned before, this is easy to fix. All you need is a small screwdriver and a can of compressed air (or an air compressor—though tread lightly with that, as noted below).

Turn off the laptop, flip it over, and remove the battery. I recommend unplugging the AC adapter, too. Look for an air vent on an outer edge of the laptop; there should be a nearby access panel on the bottom.

Unscrew that panel and remove it. You should see the fan right underneath. Your mileage may vary, but the three laptops I have here all have panel-accessible fans.

Now it's time to blow out the dust, something you might want to do outside. Hit the fan in short bursts from lots of different angles, making sure to blow most frequently in the direction of the air vent. If you're using an air compressor, as I did, keep the pressure relatively low, and don't get too close with the nozzle. Too strong a burst and you could damage the fan or something else.

After you've blown out all the dust, replace the access panel and battery, then power up the system. I'll wager that it runs much quieter (and cooler) than it did before.

If your laptop is more than a year or two old, it's long overdue for such a cleaning. (Same goes for your desktop.) Don't wait until it's too late. And add a reminder to your calendar so you remember to do this again every couple months.

Go to Settings........

Then go to Control Panel......

Hardware & sound.......

There should be a fan Icon

Click on that and see Cool is turned ON

Thats what I did to mine

Its an option anwyays........



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Ann :-) :-) :-) - thanks for that advice, I've printed it off, and we'll have a try with that tomorrow :-) :-) <3 <3

Ann I like your answer better...you is clever :-D ;-) <3

Gin...if you go on youtube there are a couple of short films showing you how...which may be easier to follow. <3

In search bar just put cleaning fan in laptop :-D

You're braver than me GinN :-D :-D

I just copied it Mersey :-D :-D :-D

Night everyone :-D :-D :-D <3 <3

Night Munchkin1 <3 :-D <3 :-D <3

~~~~~~~Wend <3 :-D

George <3

Nitey~~~Nite Munchkin2 mwahhh <3 <3

Night Fly :-) :-) <3

Night Fly :-D :-D <3 <3

Mersey - we've been trying what you suggested, but couldn't find a fan icon. OH has found those films you suggest, Ann, so we'll have a go tomorrow :-D :-D

Where would I be without all you techies - I'm useless! :-0 :-D ;-)

I'd better switch it off now, and say goodnight :-D :-D <3 <3

Nite Fly <3 <3 <3

Nite Gin & Techi OH <3 <3

Nitey~~~Nite GiN <3 <3

Off for a shower before my programme...will be on the other side and lurking later Mersey... :-D :-D

Jem....I hope you have not got out of your sick bed to cook as much as a sprout :-0 :-0

Night GinN :-) <3

I'm going now for a while!

May do some quizzing later if I'm up to it!

Bye Everyone <3 <3 <3

Just noticed Ann's post!

No I'm still in bed!

I told him the Girlies have given me orders to stay where I am :-D :-D :-D


The lead came out of the laptop as I was about to post this!

I had to restore all the pages :-| :-| :-| :-| :-D

Laters Ann :-D <3

Hope you feel abit better Jems <3

There will be trouble ahead tra la la :-D :-D :-D

I didnt realise it was an eviction :-D