I was playing a game on my laptop when I unplugged it from the charger, and it shut down instantly. I assumed it overheated, so I waited a minute before plugging it back in, and it powered on. However, after a few minutes, I checked the temperature using NitroSense, and it was at 92 degrees. I unplugged it again out of habit, and it shut down immediately once more. I let it cool down for about 10 minutes, but now it won't turn on again, even after an hour. I'm really worried—any advice?
3 Answers
Have you tried turning it back on while keeping the charger plugged in? It might need that extra power right now to boot up.
Stop trying to turn it on for a bit. If it’s overheating, something’s probably wrong either with the cooling or the environment. Make sure it's in a cooler place, and clean out any dust obstructing the fans. It shouldn't shut down from overheating just because you unplugged it—usually, it should just go into power saving mode. The fact that it won't turn on now suggests a deeper issue. You might need to take it to a technician for a proper check-up.
Thank you for the advice!
You should definitely check for dust buildup inside, especially near the fans and heat sinks. Sometimes, old thermal paste can dry out and not transfer heat efficiently, so it might be worth replacing that too.
Thanks for the tip!
Nope, it won't turn on at all anymore.