Do laptops overheat?

[techman]

What if my laptop was on for 24 hours, would it be dangerous or not? I'm afraid that it might overheat then explode!

[Gatekeeper]

Hi techman,

Yes, laptops overheat. This is a very common problem hence you need to do a couple of steps in order to prevent this from happening. Here are some tips for you to consider:

1. Shut It Down
Unlike a desktop computer a laptop computer needs to be shut down when not in use. Shutting down when not in use prevents the laptop from overheating and it also needs the rest.

2. Adjusting Power Settings
Adjusting your power options will help your laptop from heating up when not in use even if for short periods of time. You can set your hard drive and display to turn off after a set time period. Another option is to set the laptop to go into standby or hibernate mode.

3. Vent Maintenance

Check out more tips at Laptop Computer Safety)