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Meant to add that we don't use the battery, it is always plugged in - don't know if that makes a difference? Also it is only used at a desk so airflow isn't being restricted that way.

Thank you guys. I have opened it up and cleaned out the fan and all the heat ports as best I can. There was quite a bit of dust and such so I had hoped it had worked. However, temp is still showing as around 65C on average (once it got down to 48C but didn't stay like that long). So I tested...

Any thoughts anyone please?

Just to add, the temperature did go up to 74C and then back down again. I can watch a video clip if the picture is small but if I try to full screen it then it switches off. The fan was spinning the whole time - but maybe not cooling it down enough?

Thanks buwish. Downloaded speedfan - not sure where I am meant to be looking though for the temp!!!! Sorry, being a bit dim :) On the readings page it says Core 0: 59C - is that good/bad??

Hello, I have a Fujitsu Siemans laptop which is nearly two years old. A few months ago it started switching itself off for no apparent reason. Eventually it got to the stage where it wouldn't start up unless in safe mode. I have reformatted the hard drive and also cleaned out the fan, both...