It's no secret that the cooling system of a laptop, namely the fan, is a very important component of its full-fledged effective work. It is common for a computer to overheat, so it is important to reduce the temperature of its parts in time. This is done through a radiator, which takes heat from the processor and video card.
The cooler creates a flow of cold air and cools the radiator by rotating the fan. The latter tends to become covered with dust, which negatively affects its work, since it can become clogged. To eliminate this problem, not many go to the service, so it is quite reasonable that the question arises of how to independently clean the laptop cooler from dust and return the cooling system to working condition.
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Cleaning the cooling system without disassembly
Cooler malfunctions can occur for various reasons and vary in degree. If the part is just very dusty, then you can clean the fan without disassembling the laptop itself. This procedure is performed quite simply: you need to turn the cooler at high speed in the direction opposite to its normal operation. This can be done with a vacuum cleaner. This device will cause the fan to rotate in the opposite direction, so that dust can easily leave the part.
It is useful to carry out such an event for prevention. In order for the laptop to work efficiently and not be at risk of overheating, it is imperative to purge the cooler, otherwise the dust accumulating on it will cause a lot of trouble. If this procedure does not help, you need to disassemble the laptop and carry out a deep thorough cleaning to prevent unexpected shutdowns or irreversible damage to parts.
Complete cleaning with disassembly
There are a number of problems that can only be resolved by disassembling the computer. Actually, anyone who knows a little about technology and is not afraid to tinker with many small parts and mechanisms can independently clean the laptop fan. In fact, only three things are needed to disassemble:
- Instruction. Each laptop model has certain technological features, due to which the methods of disassembly are different.
- Dry napkins.
- Crosshead screwdriver. It is best to select a small tool, since all the screws that secure the body and parts have a very small head diameter. A screwdriver can be purchased at any specialty store.
- Lubrication. You can lubricate the laptop cooler with various liquids. It is preferable to use a synthetic lubricant or oil for sewing machines directly for fans, but car owners just need to take a little synthetic or semi-synthetic engine oil (or other fluid for rubbing parts) to revive the cooler.
- Thermal paste. Since replacing it simply cannot be avoided when disassembling and cleaning the cooling system, we recommend using Zalman - it has proven itself well in terms of thermal conductivity and work efficiency.
Before lubricating, you must very carefully manually clean the laptop from dust and collected particles in the cooling system. To do this, you should completely disassemble the fan, for which you need a screwdriver. It is recommended to remove dust with a soft brush and napkins so as not to scratch the parts.To apply oil to the rubbing parts of the cooler, you need to remove the part with the blades and lubricate the fan base with a brush (not the one that cleaned the dust, but another, so that the lubricant does not clog and thicken). Assembling the laptop must be performed in the reverse order. Do not forget to apply a thin layer of thermal paste to the processor and video card and reassemble in the order in which you disassembled.
Before disassembling, be sure to remove the laptop battery in order to avoid damaging the motherboard if static voltage occurs, if the battery is not removable, then disconnect the power cable.
How often to carry out prevention
When using a laptop, the vast majority of users forget. That you need to timely clean the cooler from dust. The frequency of servicing the cooling system differs depending on the manufacturer. Popular laptops Dell, Lenovo, Acer should be deeply cleaned every 2 years. Models from MSI, HP, Asus are able to work reliably without any malfunctions in this area for about 3 years. Sony, Apple and Samsung appliances need cleaning every 4 years of use.
The timing of prophylaxis depends not only on the laptop manufacturer, but also on its operating conditions. The fact is that dust in different rooms is removed at different intervals. If cleaning is very rare, laptop users should do more dust removal. In addition, during active work with the computer, the fan can become clogged much faster, so the cooler is constantly running and draws in cold air. You should not neglect cleaning even if the device is already old, since such cooling systems tend to become very dusty very quickly.
Prevention is an extremely important way to take care of your laptop, because if you regularly clean your laptop at home, it will last you a very, very long time, and the device may not even need to be repaired.
Summing up
Many laptop owners are quite dismissive of their device. This is manifested in the fact that they only use it for their own purposes, without thinking that it needs timely maintenance. As soon as the first signs of overheating and related malfunctions appear, the owner immediately carries his device for repair. Practice has shown that in 8 cases out of 10 it is enough to clean the laptop cooler at home, and all problems will go away safely. However, this is not enough, since sooner or later, constant blockages will lead to the fact that cleaning will not help, and the part will have to be replaced. That is why it is also necessary to carry out prophylaxis, which will prevent all sorts of malfunctions and allow you to enjoy comfortable work with a computer.
