Laptop releases alot of heat when playing a game.

[Theepicman]

Ok so before you tell me this goes in the computer thread, I'll say that you get almost completely ignored in there. Anyways, so for the past for days my laptop has released alot of heat when playing games. It never did this before and I am worried as well. It also gets hot when I'm browsing the internet, it did not do this before. Help and contributions will be appreciated.

Extra info: I usually play Gmod or Roblox when this happens. I use an Intel Core i3 as well.

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[LagoomSack]

put it on ice man

[Butler]

Probably a busted fan, those are pretty cheap.

[Kirze]

put it on ice man

lol

[Theepicman]

Probably a busted fan, those are pretty cheap.

It may be this but the heat does not make the computer shut down due to unsafe temperatures.

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[Georges]

Why do people always say you get ignored in that thread? I never get ignored whenever I might  need help with something...

[Pecon]

Probably a busted fan, those are pretty cheap.

Replacing them is a horribly difficult process, though. I would know from working in IT. If it's a computer you're not accustomed to, it's going to take an hour to replace.

[Bisjac]

buy a can of air and clean out the vent wherever it is on the comp.
do it while its running so it helps blow the dust out.

don't play with the comp on a bed or on your lap like some do (at least not when gaming). it warms it up a bit more, do it on a table top only.

obviously don't block the vent up against a wall or whatever else could block it.


the comp running harder doesn't make the fans go up, the actual heat is what triggers them.
its OK to for fans to do that they are supossed to. but if they didn't do it as harc before, the fan could be broken or dirty.

it is possible to replace the fan/heatsink unit of a laptop but used parts can still be 50 bucks and be a pain in the ass to swap for people not use to going inside there (will need new CPU goo)

[Champion]

did you put hot wheels on it

[Jaxx]

[Theepicman]

put it on ice man

did you put hot wheels on it

lol

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Why do people always say you get ignored in that thread? I never get ignored whenever I might  need help with something...

Post something useful.

buy a can of air and clean out the vent wherever it is on the comp.
do it while its running so it helps blow the dust out.

don't play with the comp on a bed or on your lap like some do (at least not when gaming). it warms it up a bit more, do it on a table top only.

obviously don't block the vent up against a wall or whatever else could block it.


the comp running harder doesn't make the fans go up, the actual heat is what triggers them.
its OK to for fans to do that they are supossed to. but if they didn't do it as harc before, the fan could be broken or dirty.

it is possible to replace the fan/heatsink unit of a laptop but used parts can still be 50 bucks and be a pain in the ass to swap for people not use to going inside there (will need new CPU goo)

Though I may get uncomfortable opening my computer. Do you have to open a computer if your going to use a compressed air can?

[Pecon]

Though I may get uncomfortable opening my computer. Do you have to open a computer if your going to use a compressed air can?

Yes.

[Theepicman]

Yes.

Well I'm gonna have to ask a family member then.

[Pecon]

Well I'm gonna have to ask a family member then.

There are really only a couple basic rules to working in your computer.

- Make sure it's powered off, battery removed and unplugged.
- Make sure you are not carrying any excessive static charge on you (You can discharge your static electricity by touching a piece of metal that is grounded, like a metal faucet that is connected to metal piping)
- Don't try to yank any pieces out unless you know how to lol
- Make sure you remember where each screw you take out goes, it's good to group them.

As long as you follow those, you shouldn't have a problem. Since it's a laptop, taking it apart can be a bit of an ordeal. I recommend searching for "<Your laptop's model number> Maintenance Manual", it'll be a huge document that has steps for accessing each 'assembly' of the machine. You'll need to get to the "Fan Assembly" in order to clean it. Refer to this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OpCJzdWxEbQ