- Cooling system
- When you need to clean the laptop from dust?
- Is it possible to cope with cleaning the laptop from dust yourself?
- How to properly clean the laptop from dust?
- What causes clogging of the cooler?
- How to lower the temperature of a laptop by other methods?
It's nice after a working day to brew a cup of tea and sit behind a laptop to pass the time for watching a good series or movie. The whole idyll can break the fact that the laptop is very hot. What's the problem if all the components are intact, and the operating system does not suffer from viruses? Most likely, the case is in the dust, and with it you need to wage a fierce struggle. How? We put everything on the shelves and sort it out together, how often you need to clean the laptop of dust, how to do it and with other nuances of this constantly ignored by the users of the event.
to the contents ↑Cooling system
How often do I need to clean the notebook from dust to avoid problems when working on it? First you need to get into the device cooling system, which begins to suffer when "dusted".
The components with which the computer is equipped have the property of generating a lot of heat during operation. To avoid dangerous overheating of the device, thermal energy is diverted from the enclosure by means of laptops equipped with cooling systems.
Systems consist of heat sink elements and coolers, which ensure a normal air circulation rate. Energy is diverted in places where cold and hot air currents collide on heat exchangers, which are radiators with small ribs, which are needed to increase the area of dispersion.
to the contents ↑When to clean the laptop from dust?
When do you need to clean your laptop from dust? Most of the frequency of cleaning depends on the model of the laptop, the operating conditions of the device and its cooling system:
- Budget models, made of economical iron, are least likely to require a procedure for cleaning from dust. Laptops based on Intel Atom consume a small amount of energy and are equipped with cooling systems that work without noise. The cooler may not always have movable elements and consists of heat pipes. In such circumstances, the laptop will have to be cleaned very rarely.
- Where it is more difficult with models that are equipped with a cooling system with a fan. Such models tend to absorb dust, which clogs the channels of the cooling system. Most gaming laptops suffer with powerful coolers. Such laptops are equipped with one or two fans, polluting pretty quickly.
- An important role is played by operating conditions. A mobile PC, which is constantly on a smooth surface, is less likely to be dust-free. And if you are an amateur to take the device to your bed, put on your knees and on upholstered furniture, be ready to fight with clogging.
- Is there a pet in the house? Then the regular cleaning of the laptop from dust can not be avoided exactly
It is unambiguous to say how often it is necessary to clean the laptop of dust, it will not work. The cleaning interval depends on the characteristics and can vary from a month to several years. Watch the temperature of the components of your laptop - if it is high "unreasonable", then you can prepare for the procedure for cleaning the cooling system,
Important! The temperature of CO can be measured using a variety of software, Aida64 is good for this. With 100% load, the CPU temperature should not exceed 75-80 C, and at rest 50 C.
to the contents ↑Can I clean the laptop myself of dust?
The answer to the question whether it is possible to clean the laptop from dust on its own depends entirely on your skills and design features of the laptop:
- For example, the Acer 5542 five years ago is characterized by a very complex layout of parts, so a simple dust removal procedure is not feasible without complete disassembly. The second disadvantage of this device is the thermal glue that fixes the CO heat sinks. An attempt to remove the radiator may result in damage to the CPU and GP crystal.
- Where everything is easier with models from Lenovo, HP and Dell. Laptops from these manufacturers can be cleaned by removing the bottom cover. No matter how complicated the case, before the disassembly procedure performed for the first time, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the videos on this topic.
Important! If you are not confident in your abilities, and the laptop is still under warranty - purge the ventilation grilles using a vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle. Disassembled device will lose the right to warranty service.
If the prophylaxis with a vacuum cleaner does not bring any particular results - contact the service center, and the guarantee will help to conduct this procedure completely free of charge.
to the contents ↑How to properly clean the laptop from dust?
- Armed with an instruction manual, a screwdriver, a soft brush, dry napkins, thermal grease and a vacuum cleaner.
- Turn off the laptop, remove the battery and the power supply cord.
- Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner and a brush, return the lid back and test the mobile PC.
- If overheating could not be eliminated, remove the radiators: disconnect the fan power cable, unscrew the screws holding the cooler. Loosen the fixation of each screw a few turns in turn.
- Shake the radiator, if it is absolutely stationary, carry out the subsequent dismantling with special care.
- Remove the cooler. Wipe the old thermal grease with a napkin and apply a new crystal. Smooth thermal grease with a plastic card.
Important! The processor should not be covered with a thick layer of thermal grease.
- Install the cleaned cooler in its place.
Important! Tighten the screws evenly.
- Connect the fan wire and replace the cover. Turn on the laptop and check for problems.
What provokes a clogging of the cooler?
Usually clogging is caused by the following factors:
- The apartment has pets.
- Owner - an amateur to smoke when working on a laptop.
- Near the residence there is a busy road.
- Repair in the apartment.
- Apartment is rarely cleaned.
In 50% of cases, it's enough just to be clean, in order to avoid regular cleaning of the laptop from dust.
Important! Do not postpone the procedure of purification, if everything speaks of the need for it. Clogging the CO can cause the processor to overheat, and later - its failure.
to the contents ↑How to lower the temperature of a laptop by other methods?
There are not many options. If your model is old and not enough "powerful" for our days, and there are not even a speck of dust inside the device, there are two other effective ways:
- Purchase an external cooling system for the laptop( stand).
- Without the need to not load the laptop with heavy programs and games.
It only remains to monitor the temperature readings.
Important! If you have not managed to get rid of the overheating yourself, consult a specialist!
To prolong the life of your device is not difficult, it is enough to fulfill simple requirements for the care of the device. Keep your laptop clean with your own efforts or entrust business to a specialist - it's up to you. Just remember that a rude attitude towards a PC can lead to untimely failure of components. Respect the work of your laptop and do not bring problems to the "finish".
