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Question posted by betsylou62 on June 4th, 2011

Lately My Laptop Has Been Getting Hot And The Fan Runs Alot.

Also my mouse will freeze and I will have to reboot to get it to work again. What is causing this and can it be fixed?

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on June 4th, 2011 10:48 AM

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Laptops, despite the name, are not for your lap. Laps produce heat and inhibit air flow. Flat surfaces (cool to touch and ventilated) are optimal. Laptop coolers are advisable. Your laptop will over heat and die if you don't make every attempt to reduce heat and circulation.

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