Why does my laptop get hot, and what to do

Common causes - Dust blocking the fan and vents - Using the laptop on a bed or sofa, which blocks air flow - Too many programs running in the background - Old thermal paste (after 2-3 years)

What to do - Use it on a hard flat surface or a cooling stand. - Clean the vents with a soft brush. Open the laptop for deep cleaning only by a technician. - Close extra programs and browser tabs. - Get the fan cleaned and thermal paste renewed if the laptop is 2-3 years old.

A laptop that shuts down by itself from heat needs a technician soon.