What to Do If Your Laptop Starts Overheating
A Real Situation

While working on my laptop, I noticed it became unusually hot, and the fan was running at full speed. The keyboard area was almost uncomfortable to touch, and the system slowed down. I thought the hardware was failing, but before looking for a service center, I checked the manual that came with the device. It contained several practical steps that helped me reduce the overheating problem.

Why Laptops Overheat

Dust buildup. Dust clogs the cooling vents and prevents proper airflow.

Blocked air circulation. Using the laptop on a soft surface like a bed restricts ventilation.

Old thermal paste. Over time, the paste between the CPU/GPU and heatsink dries out.

Heavy background processes. Too many running applications push the processor to maximum load.

Fan malfunction. If the cooling fan slows down or stops, heat builds up quickly.