Laptop just goes out - what's wrong?
In this practical tip you will learn what you can do if your laptop simply goes out.
What to do if the laptop simply goes out more and more often?
In most cases, if a laptop simply turns off for no apparent reason, it is due to overheating. This can occur when dust accumulates inside the laptop and through wear. Here are a few tips on what you can do about it. The laptop temperature can be measured with the free SIW software.
- Prevention: Dust is persistent. But you can fight him. Clean the laptop environment, the keyboard, the case and the monitor with a slightly damp microfiber cloth or a feather duster - ideally when switched off.
- Vacuuming: The most effective dust fighter is your vacuum cleaner. Set it to a low level and hold it against all laptop openings. You should do this once a month.
- Basic cleaning: Every now and then you should unscrew your notebook and clean the inside. Of course, the laptop must be switched off and disconnected from the power. As a layperson, you'd better leave that to a professional. In the laptop repair shop, cleaning costs around 30 to 60 euros.
- Clean the fan: The crash error is usually due to a dusty fan and the metal grille in front. These have to be cleaned with compressed air - about every one and a half to two years. This is also part of the basic cleaning and is carried out in the repair shop.
- Virus: Crashes can also be caused by viruses. Scan your PC regularly with an antivirus program like Norton to find and remove malicious software.
- Battery: A defective battery can also be the cause. Here are the best tips for buying a battery.
- The graphics card: It can also be due to the graphics card or its driver. For some drivers, the fan control has been incorrectly regulated, which has led to overheating and therefore crashes. How to find out if your graphics card is causing errors.
- Update drivers and BIOS: If nothing helps, a driver and / or BIOS update could help. Another practical tip will tell you how to find the right drivers.
- Cooling pad: To keep the temperatures as low as possible, laptop cooling pads help. Unfortunately, they are usually quite loud.
If your MacBook gets too hot, we also have some tips for you. But what to do if the laptop does not start up? You can find out in our practical tips.