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Question posted by wasimnkhan on June 12th, 2014

My Laptop Gets Hot And Turn Off

my laptop dell inspiron has got a problem when it runs so it gets hot and turn off in the short span of time and sometimes blue screen appear but mostly turnoff.why id does so plz tell me the proper way how can i get rid of it?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 12th, 2014 10:53 PM

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Hi. This is caused by CPU overheating and it shuts off to avoid its death - overheating is caused by:

1. Dusty CPU fan (use an air compressor to blow through the vents)

2. Dry thermopaste (open up the laptop and add new thermopaste

3. Bad CPU fan (replace it)

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Related Dell Inspiron 3420 Manual Pages

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 1

Dell Inspiron M4040/ 14-N4050 Owner's Manual Regulatory model: P22G Regulatory type: P22G001; P22G002

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 2

...Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth® is strictly forbidden. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell... whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. P22G002 2011 - 05 Rev....

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 3

Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 ...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 5

... the USB Board 48 13 Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 50 14 Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 51 Removing the Processor Module 51 Replacing the Processor Module 52 15 Hinge Cover 55 Removing the Hinge Cover 55 Replacing the...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 9

...your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off when you begin any procedure in this document may require the following tools: •...• Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 10

...service technician should perform repairs on a card. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the cable itself. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its pull-tab, not on page 9) and all attached devices from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer from ...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 11

... the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 13

...the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 4 Slide and hold the battery ...release latch in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 15

...the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as ... Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest....

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 17

... page 14). Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the system board.

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 21

..." on page 17). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. Memory 21 To confirm the amount...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 24

CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard (...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 33

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Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 43

... safety information that shipped with your computer. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Lift the connector latch that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal... Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the connector on the computer base. Coin...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 44

1 2 3 4 1 battery socket 3 coin-cell battery cable 2 coin-cell battery 4 audio-board cable For Inspiron M4040: a Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell out of the battery socket on the system board. b Lift the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. 1 2 44 Coin-Cell Battery

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 45

... so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on the system board. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Slide the coin-cell battery into the connector on page 9. c Slide the audio-... into the battery socket on the system board. Coin-Cell Battery 45 CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. For Inspiron M4040: a With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell battery into the ...

Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 51

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Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 52

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Specifications (SWF/PDF) - Page 53

...Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 53 When the processor module is not seated properly. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is properly seated, all...the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all four corners are aligned at the same height. Failure to ...

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