Solutions for computer cooling problems

We give solutions for computer cooling problems to any laptop or desktop PC, including Apple computers such as iMacs, MacBooks and Mac Mini.

The cooling system is one of the most important parts of any computer. Its purpose is to remove the heat generated by the processor and the video card using a radiator with the help of a fan.

Over time, the heat sink becomes clogged with dust, the thermal paste dries up, or the fan breaks, and thus the heat has difficulty to dissipate, which immediately reduces the computer’s performance.

The cooling system consists of:

1. Cooling fan;
2. Heat sink;
3. Thermal paste;
4. Thermal sensors;
5. Software or firmware which controls the cooling system.

If any of the components of this list does not work correctly or does not work at all, the cooling system will not be able to completely remove the heat, and as a result, the processor and the video card (if any) will overheat. The computer will begin to greatly reduce the performance or shuts off completely, which can lead to a data loss or damage of the hard disk on which all your data and the operating system itself are located.

In addition, overheating will greatly reduce the lifespan of any computer, the lifespan of the processor and graphics card.

The solutions for computer cooling problems are based on the following handlings:

• Cleaning, repair or replacement of cooling fan;
• Cleaning the radiator and fan from accumulated dust;
• Replacement of thermal paste between the heatsink and the processor;
• Adjustment and optimization of cooling system using software.

Computers should be cleaned periodically – once every 1-3 years, depending on the operating conditions. If your laptop or PC is operating in an extremely dusty environment, then once a year.

The most common malfunctions in the cooling system of a laptops or desktop computers:

• The fan is not working or got stuck;
• The fan makes noises like a tractor;
• The heat-sink is clogged with dust (no air flowing through it);
• The heat-sink got loose or disconnected form the CPU or the graphics chip;
• The thermal paste is dried out and the heat is not dissipated properly;
• The heatsink has a crack and a vacuum came out of it, so it stopped conducting heat;
• Thermal sensors are not working properly;
• The firmware or software of the cooling system got corrupted.

The most common signs that a cooling system isn’t working properly:

• Computer is very slow;
• Computer crashes after a while;
• The fan spins too fast all the time and makes noise;
• The fan makes a noise like a tractor;

If you notice one or more of the signs listed above, then it is worth bringing it to check as soon as possible to prevent further problems.

In some cases, the laptop is not faulty, but it still gets very hot – this is due to the fact that the fan hole is somehow blocked or the notebook was laid, for example, on a blanket, thereby blocking the cooling hole.

Prices

Prices for laptops and desktops are different. Some can be easily cleaned or fixed by opening the bottom cover of your computer. Others need to be completely disassembled to gain access to the fan or laptop cooling system.

Best of all, bring your computer to us for a free diagnostics and we will let you know exactly what to do and how much it will cost.

Contact us by email or call us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.