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Laptop Overheating and Fan Repair
Laptops that run hot, throttle or have loud, rattling fans.
Overheating is usually caused by dust build-up, dried thermal paste or a failing fan. Left alone, it can slow your laptop down and shorten component life. We inspect the cooling system and recommend cleaning, re-pasting or fan replacement as needed.
A technician may need to inspect your device before confirming the cause and the repair estimate. Repair work begins only after you approve the estimate.
Problems this service may address
- Laptop very hot to touch
- Loud, grinding or rattling fan
- Sudden shutdowns under load
- Performance drops during use
Symptoms you may notice
- Fan runs at full speed constantly
- Hot air vents blocked with dust
- Games or heavy apps crash
What the service involves
- Check temperatures and fan operation
- Inspect the heatsink and vents
- Share findings and estimate
- Clean, re-paste or replace the fan after approval
- Stress-test temperatures
Information to provide
- Laptop brand and model number (usually on a sticker underneath)
- A short description of the problem and when it started
- Whether the laptop powers on
- Whether any data on the device must be preserved
What affects the cost
- Whether cleaning alone is enough
- Fan part availability
- Disassembly complexity for your model
Overheating and Fan Repair FAQs
Yes. We share the diagnosis and estimate first, and repair work begins only after your approval.
It depends on the fault and part availability. We’ll share an expected timeline along with the estimate. [Add typical turnaround times.]
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