Some laptops run hotter than others but generally you will know when your computer is running hotter than usual. Here are a few of the most common causes of overheating and what can be done to fix them.
Speedfan Utility
Speedfan is a handy little program that monitors temperatures on the laptop. Generally, temperatures over 60 degrees Centigrade are too high. Click on the image to see some of its readings.
Compressed Air
A tin of compressed air used on the air vents will often clear any minor dust build up. However, be careful that large clumps of fluff don't get caught in the fan as this will make things worse..
Let Us Do It
Let us take a look at your laptop. A lot of models have to be partially or completely stripped down to clean the fans. A quick diagnosis and repair shouldn't take more than a day or two..
A lot of laptops fitted with Nvidia video chips made in the period 2007/2008 that were inherently faulty. Overheating was a symptom of this fault which inevitably leads to display problems If you think you laptops might be one of them then click here to find out more about this problem and what you can do about it...