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I have seen this where a laptop will shutdown when it over heats. &nbsp; This would also be consistent with increased fan noise. &nbsp; Have you noticed that the feels hotter than normal at these times?
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I have seen this where a laptop will shutdown when it over heats.   This would also be consistent with increased fan noise.   Have you noticed that the feels hotter than normal at these times?

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I believe that is true - it does get hot.
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I believe that is true - it does get hot.

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How can I avoid it from overheating? Thanks.
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How can I avoid it from overheating? Thanks.

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Hi,<br />
My laptop with WIN XP likes to shut down. Every few days, it would go into an overdrive mode (lot of noise). After a few seconds/minutes it shuts off. I have performed routine maintenance - clean the HD, defragment etc. but no use. HD is 20% free but it still shuts down. The key thing is that it always goes into a high noise mode before shutting down.<br />
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Thanks.
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Hi,
My laptop with WIN XP likes to shut down. Every few days, it would go into an overdrive mode (lot of noise). After a few seconds/minutes it shuts off. I have performed routine maintenance - clean the HD, defragment etc. but no use. HD is 20% free but it still shuts down. The key thing is that it always goes into a high noise mode before shutting down.

Thanks.

Laptop Shuts Down

A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.