S Shiski Nov 9, 2013 #1 My laptop keeps shutting off after 5 minutes as if it was overheated any ideas why this might be happening?
My laptop keeps shutting off after 5 minutes as if it was overheated any ideas why this might be happening?
Tmagic650 Posts: 17,233 +235 Nov 9, 2013 #2 The air vents/fan may be clogged with dust or animal hair...
Jad Chaar Posts: 6,481 +977 Nov 10, 2013 #3 Like Tmagic said, it is most likely a clogged fan. Look up online some directions on how to clean your laptop from dust or other dirt.
Like Tmagic said, it is most likely a clogged fan. Look up online some directions on how to clean your laptop from dust or other dirt.
learninmypc Posts: 9,861 +753 Nov 10, 2013 #4 If the above suggestions don't work, you might check your power settings. Start>Control Panel>Power Options. Good luck.
If the above suggestions don't work, you might check your power settings. Start>Control Panel>Power Options. Good luck.