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Computer Help and Support

trotsky

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3. What hobbit709 said.

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:55 AM

Jun 2016

1) Get a can of compressed air
2) GO OUTSIDE
3) Blow air into all vents/intakes, until no more dust and debris comes out

Step 2 is the most important one, BTW.

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My Laptop Keeps Cutting Out And Shutting Down While I'm Working On It..... [View all] global1 Jun 2016 OP

Does it make any noise when it does. could be overheating. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #1

That was my first thought ^^^ overheating discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #2

What hobbit709 said. trotsky Jun 2016 #3

I Want To Thank All Of You That Responded To My Cry For Help Here..... global1 Jun 2016 #5

Great to hear! trotsky Jun 2016 #6

Overheating - 99.99% sure packman Jun 2016 #4

Now that you've dusted it, think about getting a laptop tray with a fan: friendly_iconoclast Jun 2016 #7