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Laptop always overheats and turns off

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I bought a laptop around 8 months ago, and ever since then when i sit it down flat for around 2 mins it will overheat and turn off and always do so, im wondering if there is anything i can do without having to send it back to be fixed im hoping i can do it myself.
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It is still under warrenty but its the exam time and i really need my laptop for uni, but its a nightmare when it always turns off, ill try redoing the thermal paste
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Let me guess- Toshiba?

There is often a utility that you can use to configure power profiles.  Here you can either change profiles or create a new one that is less aggressive with the CPU usage.

I agree that looking for the vents and blowing out from both sides (really good with a new can) should help.

Cooling pads always help too.

But you should slow down the CPU so it doesn't overheat so easily.  

BTW- this is either clogged or just crappy engineering.  In the case of some mfg's they do a poor job and sending it to them will not do much other than lighten your wallet.
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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.

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