What steps can I take to help my computer run cooler?
- Clean the dust and dirt from the fan grills and keyboard to ensure air can circulate freely.
- Check the laptop for any possible obstructions from other peripherals that may block fan vents.
- Check the internal fans. If they’ve become clogged with dust, then they can’t move as much air to cool the computer.
- Check the battery settings and disable
High Performance
mode. - Check the Power settings and select
Maximum Battery Life
. - Check the Performance settings and switch to
Balanced
. - Check the Laptop Dock settings and disable any unnecessary features.
- Uninstall unnecessary programs.
- Reduce the graphics resolution and display brightness.
- Ensure proper ventilation and air intake is allowed.
- Lay the notebook flat so that air can flow freely.
