Why does my computer shut down every time I use it?
Your computer is probably overheating. When computer’s brain (officially called the CPU) gets to hot, the computer automatically shuts down. This can be caused by blocked vents near the computer’s fan or can be caused by failure of the fan itself. Vents can be blocked by dust and pet hair — or the air circulation around the computer can be insufficient if it is in an enclosure.
The computer’s CPU gets hotter while you are using the computer, which might explain why it continues to run OK when you are not using it. One of the fans in the computer blows directly on the CPU to reduce the heat. When that fan stops working properly, the temperature of the computer’s brain shoots up.
If you are using a laptop computer, keep in mind that using it on your lap may cause it to overheat if your body is blocking the intake vents on the bottom of the computer. One of my customers put the laptop on their bed. The computer shut down when the bedding blocked the vents. Computers, like humans, can’t stand too much heat — and over time it could lead to a “terminal” meltdown.
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