Laptop Overheating Repair in Lymington
Laptop sounding like a jet engine? Shutting down randomly when you're in the middle of something? Too hot to touch on the bottom? That's a cooling system that's stopped working properly. Usually it's dust clogging the vents and dried-out thermal paste. We clean it out, apply fresh thermal paste, and test temperatures under load. From £45. Bring it to the shop on New Street.
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Signs Your Laptop Is Overheating
If you're noticing any of these, bring it in before it gets worse.
Loud Fan Noise
Fan running at full speed constantly, even when you're just browsing the web? The cooling system is struggling. A clean and fresh thermal paste lets it run quietly again.
Random Shutdowns
Laptop suddenly turns off without warning? That's the CPU hitting its thermal limit and shutting down to protect itself. Don't ignore it — it damages components over time.
Hot to Touch
Bottom of the laptop too hot to have on your lap? That's not normal. The cooling system isn't dissipating heat properly. We sort it so it runs cool and quiet.
Performance Drops
Laptop slows down after 20 minutes of use? That's thermal throttling — the CPU reduces speed to lower temperatures. After a clean, it maintains full speed.
What We Do
A proper cooling system service, not just blowing air at it.
Questions About Overheating
The most common cause is dust blocking the cooling vents and fans, preventing proper airflow. The second most common is dried-out thermal paste between the CPU and heatsink, which stops heat transferring efficiently. Sometimes the fan itself has failed. We diagnose the exact cause before quoting.
A full dust clean and thermal paste replacement starts at £45. If the fan needs replacing, it's typically £60-90 depending on the model. We'll tell you exactly what's needed after a free initial assessment.
It's not a fire risk, but it damages components over time. Heat kills batteries faster, degrades the CPU, and can cause the motherboard to fail prematurely. It also causes random shutdowns and performance throttling, making your laptop slow and unreliable.
Yes. A loud fan usually means the laptop is running hot and the fan is working at maximum speed to compensate. After a clean and fresh thermal paste, the fan runs quieter because the cooling system works efficiently again.
For laptops used daily, every 12-18 months is ideal. If you use it on soft surfaces like a bed or sofa, or have pets that shed hair, every 6-12 months is better. A clean cooling system keeps temperatures down and extends the life of your laptop.
Laptop Running Hot? Cool It Down.
Bring it to the shop on New Street in Lymington. Full cooling service from £50, usually same day.