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    Feb 24, 2020 6 minutes
    Nick Peers

    HARDWARE

    LAPTOP FAN TOO LOUD

    Yesterday, I left my laptop running while on charge while I went for dinner. When I came back around 90 minutes later its fan was running extremely fast and loud, while the bottom of the laptop was very hot. I shut down my PC, and today it’s working fine. Is it due to overcharging?

    Fros Vonex

    The fan will run hard and the laptop feel hot whenever it’s running under load – in other words, some intensive process in running in the background. Should the problem reappear, open Task Manager and use the Processes tab to review the CPU and Memory scores – if either is over 50% then click the column header to see which app or process is responsible for the problem. Closing this should reduce the load on your CPU, reducing its temperature and allowing the fans to slow down. If the problem is more persistent, check the vents for dust and other obstructions to ensure the fan is running freely. Also consider investing in a

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