While a computer runs continuously for several hours, it becomes hot. The constant high temperature can cause serious damage to your computer. Some of the steps that can keep your computer cool:
1. Check if fans are running: The first step that you need to do is open the computer case and check if fans are running or not. If at least one fan is not working, replace or repair the damaged fan.
2. Clean Your Computer: It is advised to regularly clean the cooling fan or other parts of computer. The attached fan is used for cooling of fan. Sometime, dust and dirt can occur in fans. The dust can slow down or stop fan from working.
How to Clean Your Cooling Fan:
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Open the computer case.
3. If there is excessive dirt, take out computer fan.
4. Use compressed air, duster or damp cloth in cleaning the fan.
5. If moisten cloth is use, make sure cooling fan is dry before connecting it again.
Clean other computer parts like mouse, monitor, keyboard.
Turn off machine, before cleaning any hardware component. Otherwise, your computer is prone to electronic discharge.
Do not spray or spill any liquid directly in computer parts.
Move your computer to a cooler and cleaner environment.
To prevent your computer from overheating, it should be placed in air-conditioned room.
Consider installing a component specific fan, so as to overcome over heating problem.
Unplug external hardware like printers or scanners that are of no use.
Overheating destroys or shorten the lifespan of your computer. The major benefit of keeping your fan cool is that it can help you avoid unnecessary repair or upgrade.
