Here are some easy things you can do to keep your computer from overheating. Make sure the computer is turned off and any external peripherals, as well as the power cable, are unplugged from the system. Find and check the system air vents for dust or debris. These vents are usually located on the back of the system and on the bottom panel.
Use a can of compressed air to blow debris away from the computer. If needed, you can also use a dry microfiber cloth to remove excess dirt. Once you’ve finished cleaning the device, reconnect the power cable and external peripherals. Make sure you set your device up on a hard, flat surface that allows for proper airflow circulation. Update system drivers with SupportAssist. Keep your computer plugged into its power source during this process.
Click on the Windows Start button and search for “SupportAssist”. Open the app. In the “Home” tab, scroll down and click on “Run” under “Get drivers & downloads”. Wait for SupportAssist to find any pending driver updates. Click on “Update” when the search is complete.
Make sure all driver updates are selected, and click “Install”. You may be prompted to restart the computer to complete the installation. Adjust the Windows power settings. Right-click on the battery icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar. Click on “Power and sleep settings”.
In the “Power mode” option, select “Balanced”, and then close the window. You can also use the Dell Power Manager app to manage the thermal performance of your system. If you don't have the app installed, click on the Windows Start button and search for and open the “Microsoft Store” app. Search for “Dell Power Manager”. Click on the “Install” or “Get” button to install the app.
Once the app is installed on your system, click on the Windows Start button and search for “Dell Power Manager” . Open the app. Click on “Thermal Management” and select the “Cool” option. This will adjust your system fans and performance to maintain a cooler system temperature.
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