Overheating

[Tanya]

Hi there, I have a Compaq Presario F5oo and I was wondering if anyone can explain to me how I check if the fans are working properly. It does seem hot, shuts down unexpectedly and is loud. Slowness obviously is an issue as well.

[patio]

DLoad and install SpeedFan...it will report your temps.

[soybean]

Do you hold the computer on your lap or have it sitting on a hard surface?  Has it always done this?  If not, has it gotten gradually worse or is it a sudden problem?

If you open Task Manager, how many processes do you see running?  Are any of them consuming a high percentage of CPU resources? 

Have you ever cleaned the cooling fan and ventilation vents?

[Mulreay]

Hi there, I have a Compaq Presario F5oo and I was wondering if anyone can explain to me how I check if the fans are working properly. It does seem hot, shuts down unexpectedly and is loud. Slowness obviously is an issue as well.

Are you using a 'graphics intensive' programme when this happens? High intensive graphics tend to overheat the laptop.

I agree with soybean it's probably a temp issue. If you are not comfortable cleaning out the inerds then don't. Get a professional to do it