There are unusual activities happening on your laptop.
There are unusual activities happening on your laptop.
So five months back my laptop suddenly stopped functioning properly. From what I understand, several components failed. First issue: it kept overheating constantly. Previously the normal temperature was 50-60°C, but now even at full power it rises to over 110°C—usually only during intense gaming sessions. If left running continuously, it would crash within an hour. Normally it stays around 80°C when idle. To prevent constant crashes, I used QuickCpu to manage performance, but it still reached 90°C. Anyone know how much performance limits were applied so the machine wouldn’t fail in just an hour? My average FPS in War Thunder was 60 in medium settings, now it drops to 20-30 at the lowest. Even with basic graphics and an old graphics card, it’s still struggling. My PC was released in 2020—if you know the game, you’ll recognize it. Second issue: regardless of temperature, my CPU never exceeded 6 watts even when running at maximum performance. For an AMD Ryzen 3700U, sources say typical power use is 15-35W. This situation began after the overheating problems. Third issue: before the heating problems, the laptop always made a fan noise and air would blow out. Now there’s no sound at all—no fans, just silence. Only occasional strange noises when it hits around 90°C. The screen flickers briefly for a couple minutes but stays unstable. Windows has crashed about five times in two years—twice I reinstalled and three times I fixed them. The last crash was with Windows 11, which I resolved. It still sounds bad, but a friend helped me find nothing. If you have any suggestions, please let me know—I’ve been trying to solve this since it started. Also, it’s definitely not a virus.
It seems your laptop is facing multiple problems such as overheating, low CPU usage, fan noise, and screen flickering. These might stem from dust accumulation, outdated software, or hardware malfunctions. Here are some general actions you can try: Clear dust from fans and vents using compressed air. Update your drivers to ensure optimal performance. Verify BIOS updates for stability. Perform a malware scan to rule out infections. If the issues persist, hardware failure might be the cause—reach out to your manufacturer’s support. Keep in mind these are general tips; if you’re unsure, consider professional repair. Your feedback suggests thermal paste replacement or graphics driver fixes could help, but further testing is advised.
The fan is no longer operating. The disappearance of noise suggests it stopped working, which likely accounts for the reduced CPU power usage. You should access the unit and swap out the fan.
It appears the device is malfunctioning, likely due to overheating. The fan may be failing, causing repeated spinning and unusual sounds. Avoid using it further as excessive heat can damage internal parts. It probably involves the CPU fan—possibly multiple units. You might be able to repair it yourself. If the usual fan noise disappears completely, there’s likely only one fan; you could inspect and restart it. Laptops aren’t always simple to service, but you should be able to handle it if you follow proper guidance. Look for repair videos specific to your model.
I cleared the vents but not the fan. The drivers are fully updated—I don’t know how to verify BIOS updates. I checked about five months ago with a friend; I’m unsure if anything changed. No viruses detected. Over the past five months, I’ve tried more than fifty times, but it’s hard to spot hardware issues. My laptop is only two years old, so the most likely problem is something broken inside. I’ll keep using it until it breaks down completely, then return it and demand a free repair. Unfortunately, that plan ended two months ago, so I’m not sure about it.
Good luck with the situation. At this stage it seems unlikely to fix things, doesn't it? If you can, would you rather get it repaired now while it's still workable, or wait? Replacing fans after a few years is pretty typical unless you're using premium models, which aren't usually found in laptops. It just wears out over time.
I really don't understand the situation. It would make sense to check what's wrong before spending more money. I think I should ask for a repair now, since many people say it’s likely broken. My friend had his laptop screen fail without a replacement part available. It seems they might not realize they’ll need one. His laptop was being fixed for almost five months, so I’m expecting a similar outcome. If I try to get it repaired, I’ll probably mention this here instead of letting others suggest fixes. If I stay silent, I might not be able to help.