If you are operating your computer on a soft surface, such as a pillow, it restricts airflow to your computer. Underneath your computer are cooling fans that require a flat surface in order to vent properly. Move your laptop unto a flat surface before operating.

If your laptop is constantly overheating, a burning smell may be coming from your device. If this occurs, lubricant must be added to the cooling fans. Grease and lubrication is used to keep your cooling fans bearings working. If you would like to lubricate your fan bearings, [http://|click here]. If you do smell anything unusual, ensure you remove your laptop from power immediately.

If your computer's cooling fans produce a "hum or buzz", your cooling fans should be replaced. [http://|Click here] to change your cooling fans. All moving parts wear, being said cooling fans are constantly moving in order to keep your laptop cool. Over time they fail and begin to “hum or buzz”.