Recent content by jwburks1976

Always did have an external cooling pad, with two gigantic fans. But that doesn't help. At this rate, I would have to stick it in the fridge while using it. But I have thought about taking it apart and cleaning the compound off and applying what I used to build my PC, and see if it helps.

I have a laptop from a few years ago that one day decided it didn't want to stay on for longer than 5 minutes. I am thinking it is overheating. I have looked under it while it is on and noticed that the cooling fan just isn't spinning that fast. But what causes this? And can it be replaced? My...