Overview - what this guide covers
Start with easy steps, then use the scan for deeper checks like drivers, startup load, temperature, and disk health.
Symptoms you might see
- hot chassis; sudden slowdowns; random shutdown
Palm rest and underside feel hot, CPU throttles under light load, fans spin at max and system stutters
Manual fixes - step by step
- clean vents; use cooling pad; update BIOS and drivers; set Balanced power plan; repaste if needed
Blow dust from vents, place laptop on hard surface, update BIOS and GPU drivers, set power mode to Balanced, consider re paste at service center
Prevention - keep the issue from coming back
Keep vents clear, avoid soft surfaces, clean dust monthly, use a cooling pad during gaming
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