How Do You Fix Computer Overheating Caused By Blocked Heat Sink?
• Unplug your computer before opening the case. Wear a static wrist guard if possible, or touch the metal case before handling anything inside, to ground any static charge you may have.’; } s += “”; document.write(s); return; } google_ad_channel = ‘+7733764704+1640266093+9911500640+7416705818+8962074949+8941458308+6876289738+7122150828’ + xchannels + gchans; google_ad_client = “pub-9543332082073187”; google_ad_output = ‘js’; google_ad_type = ‘text’; google_feedback = ‘on’; google_ad_region = “test”; google_ad_format = ‘250x250_as’; //–> • This computer needs dusting inside! Consider other options first. Overheating issues are also often caused by poor air circulation in the computer case. If you have space, adding another fan can help. Also, you should regularly open the case and carefully use a can of compressed air and a vacuum to remove any dust that has built up inside. • Unplug the fan first Remove the small CPU fan plug from the motherboard. Grasp the plastic end and pull carefu
• Unplug your computer before opening the case. Wear a static wrist guard if possible, or touch the metal case before handling anything inside, to ground any static charge you may have. • This computer needs dusting inside! Consider other options first. Overheating issues are also often caused by poor air circulation in the computer case. If you have space, adding another fan can help. Also, you should regularly open the case and carefully use a can of compressed air and a vacuum to remove any dust that has built up inside. • Unplug the fan first Remove the small CPU fan plug from the motherboard. Grasp the plastic end and pull carefully until it comes out. Don’t pull it by the wires. • Lever holding the CPU fan in place Remove the CPU cooling fan. It may be held in place on the motherboard by four Phillips screws or a lock-down lever. • Release the CPU. Often it is held in place by a small lever that lifts to release the processor. • Take care not to drop the processor or pull it off
