Laptop overheating problems

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shu16

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I have a Sony Vaio 2.4 ghz that's 3 years old. During the last year or so as I run more intensive programs(games, videos, etc) the computer will run harder and harder sounding like a plane is about to take off. Then it just shuts off and I have to wait until it cools down before I can start it up again.

Does this sound like I have a fan issue or is it because my computer is getting old. I already have a crappy fan it sits on to cool it down, but it's not doing the job. The only way I can burn a cd is to sit the laptop on top of my air conditioning vent to keep it cool.

Any suggestions aside from buying a new laptop?
 
It sounds like your DVD/CD drive is causing that sound and on a number of occasions with notebooks, I've seen the optical drive heat up the entire computer.

Try using a program like Alcohol 120% to make an image of the game on your notebook and run it off of your hard drive so your DVD/CD drive is not used.

You can also get this cool device that sits under your notebook and cools it off. http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/CoolerMaster/Products.aspx?pid=1082
 
you should definitely check the fan it may just be dusty or it could need replaced also make sure the air vent is not obstructed.
 
do cooler masters actually work?? im thinking about buying one, but im not sure to! do they cool a laptop better than if it is raised off the work surface!
 
Yes, Cooler Master Notepal coolers work very well! I use one with my HP ZD 8000 that has the Pentium destop processor.
 
Dropkickmurphys said:
how much better are they than just having the laptop lifted off the desk slightly? i need to persuade my dad to let me get one
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they are much better. i dont have a cool master, but i have a similar brand. the fans on mine are really quiet and my system fan hardly ever runs much anymore except under heavy load. you should really get one.
 
shu16 said:
I have a Sony Vaio 2.4 ghz that's 3 years old. During the last year or so as I run more intensive programs(games, videos, etc) the computer will run harder and harder sounding like a plane is about to take off. Then it just shuts off and I have to wait until it cools down before I can start it up again.

Does this sound like I have a fan issue or is it because my computer is getting old. I already have a crappy fan it sits on to cool it down, but it's not doing the job. The only way I can burn a cd is to sit the laptop on top of my air conditioning vent to keep it cool.

Any suggestions aside from buying a new laptop?
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my best guess right now is are fans that are blocked off by dust. remove the fans and give them a good dusting. i do that atleast twice a year.
 
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