over heat issues!

[Koushik_Busim]

I have a dell XPS l501x. It has some serious over heating issues. The air intake, like the huge hole it has on the bottom, that is the primary intake & this is where the problem is. In order to use it,i have to place it on a desk(i can't literally place it on my laps for long time). This way it is blocking the air intake. I can't use it for more than a hour or so(even though i am not using it for gaming it is still overheating)!
what should i do?
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[clutchc]

Probably needs a good cleaning. You can find the service manual here for disassembly: http/www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/xps-15/manuals