In our last blog we discussed the dangers that summer weather and activities can pose for your laptop including heat, water and humidity. Unfortunately laptops overheat when left in the sun or when facing temperatures that are high in humidity. If this occurs then your laptop may face serious damage to the internal components and drives. Here are some red flags to be aware of so that your laptop doesn’t get fried this summer.
- If your laptop feels hot and shows any of the problems below, chances are it’s overheating or getting there. If this is so then take steps immediately to cool down your laptop and prevent further overheating damage.
- The fan is constantly running and making loud whirring noises.
- The computer is struggling to perform basic tasks like opening a new browser window. Is your cursor slow to respond or loading constantly?
- Mysterious error messages are popping up in random programs
- Lines are showing up on your laptop screen (a sign your video card is overheating).
- The system is freezing or you’re getting the dreaded BSOD (Blue Screen of Death).
- The laptop abruptly shuts down on its own.
- Certain areas of the bottom of the laptop are hot, like where the fan, RAM, processor, or battery are located.
According to LifeWire, these red flags could indicate an overheating laptop or components within or it could be a sign that the software is outdated. Be sure to have your laptop checked by a professional to confirm the device is safe and not being damaged by the temperature, humidity or condensation.
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