Problem with laptop processor temperatures?
My laptop has been shutting itself down recently when there is a large demand on processing power (eg when I play games). I'm thinking the problem is that it is overheating and shutting itself down. My processor is a Mobile Core 2 Duo.
I downloaded a program called Core Temp and apparently the both cores are at roughly 68 degrees C when usage is at like 2% (doing nothing). Running a game causes the temperature to rise to 85 degrees C, and apparently the max junction temperature is 85 degrees, so that's when it shuts down.
How can I fix this? Do I need a new fan, or new processor? If you need more technical info, please ask.
Update:I already had a look at the state of the fan; there was a bit of dust which I cleaned out, but nothing extreme.
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if there is no warranty on it just open the back and clean the fans and grilles of fluff.Older laptops can be helped by installing new heatsink paste on the proccessor and graphics chips ,as others said also ,fit new fans.Always use a laptop with the rear raised an inch off the table to get the best airflow and remember that most laptop graphic chipsets are crap for games ,especially intels .
Check your exhaust fan to see if it's full of dust and gunk. If so, try to use some air spray keyboard cleaner to dislodge some of the crap that gets in there. Hopefully it's not the design of your laptop case that prevents proper cooling, but you should check the fan to make sure it's clear of dust and debris. You may have an intake and exhaust in your case, but for most laptops you will only have an exhaust fan. If that's clear of debris but not moving much air, then the fan needs to be replaced. Good luck.
The cheapest option is a new fan, if this doesn't work the worst case cost is about £40-50
68C is high for idle temp - Its possible that the cooling fan is not working and/or vents are blocked. I would start there
get a better heat syncing fan for your cpu.
or try to clean out your existing one, it is probably clogged up with dust, which would decrease its efficiency.