Laptop shuts down automatically for 5 times :/

[PHCharls]

Hi, yesterday, my laptop got shut down for 3 times, I don't really know what's really the cause on that time.

Today, my laptop got shut down for 2 times every hour, my Skype was signing in when it shut down automatically. And I checked on speed run that it was the cause of overheating. The GPU heat increases by 30 secs and on 105 Celsius, the laptop got shut down.

I have questions to ask:

1.) What should I do, so I can prevent overheating from my laptop?

2.) will my Skype application/account ruined,crashed?

 

[nick09]

1. Get the laptop serviced for thermal paste replacement now. The laptop is overheating from what I would believe is no maintenance.

2. No.

 

[Submerged]

Alternatively, it could be something simple as making sure the vents aren't blocked and that the fan is actually running.

Also, having the laptop angled away from a table (if on a table) will help immensely.

 

[PHCharls]

1. Get the laptop serviced for thermal paste replacement now. The laptop is overheating from what I would believe is no maintenance.

2. No.

What does thermal paste do? Sorry cause i am just a newbie of it .

Alternatively, it could be something simple as making sure the vents aren't blocked and that the fan is actually running.

Also, having the laptop angled away from a table (if on a table) will help immensely.

I've noticed dust inside the vent.I tried to have my laptop angled away once. Thanks for that.

 

[nick09]

Thermal paste fills in the air pockets between a cpu and the heatsink which is important for moving the heat away from hot components. After several years this paste can dry up and lose it's effectiveness in moving the heat. So it's very important.

 

[wfooshee]

Most important in an older laptop are clear vents and a running fan. Enough dust buildup will clog the airways and choke the cooling. If the fan doesn't kick on it must be replaced. Fans clog with dust, their bearings fail, all kinds of things.

Usually the problem is simple ventilation, not actual CPU thermal paste issues.

Make sure the vent on the bottom is clear and has access to clear air. If you use it on soft surfaces, like a sofa or in bed, it's very easy to have that vent covered completely, and no cooling air gets into the laptop.

 

[Submerged]

I agree with wfooshee's statement about vents being blocked.

My younger sister often complains of her laptop being rather warm. She often uses it on her bed, on top of the duvet. This means that the duvet is covering ALL of the side vents so the laptop is getting pretty hot most of the time!

Just play around with getting air into the laptop through the side and the bottom (hard surface, a book on one side of the underside of the laptop to get some air underneath it). If you don't use the laptop to be portable, you can get some laptop stands and just leave it at one place, connect a keyboard or mouse to it and just use it like a desktop. That way, it will keep it relatively cool and it will have access to ample air.

Although considering you're living in a warm country, you might need an A/C vent near the laptop to keep it cool during the summer months!

 

[PHCharls]

Thermal paste fills in the air pockets between a cpu and the heatsink which is important for moving the heat away from hot components. After several years this paste can dry up and lose it's effectiveness in moving the heat. So it's very important.

Oh now i get it. Thanks.

Most important in an older laptop are clear vents and a running fan. Enough dust buildup will clog the airways and choke the cooling. If the fan doesn't kick on it must be replaced. Fans clog with dust, their bearings fail, all kinds of things.

Usually the problem is simple ventilation, not actual CPU thermal paste issues.

Make sure the vent on the bottom is clear and has access to clear air. If you use it on soft surfaces, like a sofa or in bed, it's very easy to have that vent covered completely, and no cooling air gets into the laptop.

Oh yeah, i didn't clean the vents and the fan for 2 years. But i mostly place my laptop on a hard surfaces such as tables, above the cabinet. Thanks

I agree with wfooshee's statement about vents being blocked.

My younger sister often complains of her laptop being rather warm. She often uses it on her bed, on top of the duvet. This means that the duvet is covering ALL of the side vents so the laptop is getting pretty hot most of the time!

Just play around with getting air into the laptop through the side and the bottom (hard surface, a book on one side of the underside of the laptop to get some air underneath it). If you don't use the laptop to be portable, you can get some laptop stands and just leave it at one place, connect a keyboard or mouse to it and just use it like a desktop. That way, it will keep it relatively cool and it will have access to ample air.

Although considering you're living in a warm country, you might need an A/C vent near the laptop to keep it cool during the summer months!

Yeah i also agree what wfooshe's said. And its almost summer in my country, at least there is an A/C in my room.

 

[Grayfox]

While new thermal paste may fix the issue, I do think the real issue here is dust in the heat sink fins blocking airflow as others have said.

But getting the dust cleared out get new thermal paste added to both the CPU and the GPU will be good at keeping the unit running a little longer.

 

[tlowr4]

Well if he's a newbie, the last thing he'd want to do is go poking around inside. No offense, but take it to a technician mate. They'll clean it out and replace the thermal paste. Should only cost $80, but it's worth it, and saves in case you screw something up. Not saying you will, just in case.

 

[PHCharls]

While new thermal paste may fix the issue, I do think the real issue here is dust in the heat sink fins blocking airflow as others have said.

But getting the dust cleared out get new thermal paste added to both the CPU and the GPU will be good at keeping the unit running a little longer.

I agree with you.

Well if he's a newbie, the last thing he'd want to do is go poking around inside. No offense, but take it to a technician mate. They'll clean it out and replace the thermal paste. Should only cost $80, but it's worth it, and saves in case you screw something up. Not saying you will, just in case.

well i will take my laptop to a computer shop next week, so yeah they will replace it. Thanks

 

[BkS]

Sound just like another case of dust build up in the vents buddy. But if your CPU is reaching temperatures of 105*C, you might as well as invest in a new CPU too, cause it won't have much life left. Can you hear the fan come on?

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Also, having the laptop angled away from a table (if on a table) will help immensely.

I'd also recommend checking out the material the desk is made from. I had this problem at university, and I found that my desk was made of plyboard (tiny pieces of wood forced together). This retained a lot of heat - I could feel the exhaust vent through an inch of wood - and compounded the problem. I switched to a desk made of actual laminated wood, and I haven't had the problem since.

Also, get a cooling pad. It will help a lot.

 

[PHCharls]

Sound just like another case of dust build up in the vents buddy. But if your CPU is reaching temperatures of 105*C, you might as well as invest in a new CPU too, cause it won't have much life left. Can you hear the fan come on?

its GPU, not CPU.

I'd also recommend checking out the material the desk is made from. I had this problem at university, and I found that my desk was made of plyboard (tiny pieces of wood forced together). This retained a lot of heat - I could feel the exhaust vent through an inch of wood - and compounded the problem. I switched to a desk made of actual laminated wood, and I haven't had the problem since.

Also, get a cooling pad. It will help a lot.

yeah i will,sir. Thanks