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Hello Poal,

My laptop (Lenovo thinkpad x220) has been going strong for the last year or so, but recently it has been getting much hotter than usual. Even just browsing the internet or watching a DVD.

Do laptops need proper regular maintenance like cars? And should I pay to go get the thermal paste reapplied, etc? I can live with the increased heat, but I'm worried that the higher temperatures will decrease the lifespan of the internals. I don't really want to do it, but if I get a bunch of people screaming in unison at me to go get it done, them I'll capitulate.

I "can" do it myself, but I'd rather pay someone to do it properly and assume the risk if they brick it in the process.

Hello Poal, My laptop (Lenovo thinkpad x220) has been going strong for the last year or so, but recently it has been getting much hotter than usual. Even just browsing the internet or watching a DVD. Do laptops need proper regular maintenance like cars? And should I pay to go get the thermal paste reapplied, etc? I can live with the increased heat, but I'm worried that the higher temperatures will decrease the lifespan of the internals. I don't really want to do it, but if I get a bunch of people screaming in unison at me to go get it done, them I'll capitulate. I "can" do it myself, but I'd rather pay someone to do it properly and assume the risk if they brick it in the process.

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[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

its kinda hard to say, if it was your cooler it would be getting way to hot and shut off on you. i would check to make sure it getting decent airflow

[–] • 0 pt

Well that's good to know.

It's getting how enough to warp the plastic table cover, but it hasn't shut off on me yet.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt (edited )

it shouldn't do that

i found this when searching

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X-Series-Laptops/Refurbished-x220-seems-to-be-running-very-hot/td-p/3421086

they recommend thermal paste and cleaning for air flow. the fan is obviously working otherwise it would only stay on a minute or two. I would check air flow first.

if ya have pets fur can get in the inlets, i have to remember to clean off the from of my case because i have a cat and a bird

if that doesnt work i'd try thermal paste, its pretty easy to do. Well, on a desktop it is cause everything is right there. watching this video, it kinda seems like a pain in the butt.

https://youtu.be/VGHPWJXOris

this guys seems legit, i dont think i would have used that much paste tho, if ya use to much it oozes out the side like it was shown when he was cleaning off the orginal stuff. just make sure to clean the heatsink and cpu etc well with alcohol

*edit after looking at that video, i'd just say f'it and call around to what a repair place would charge. seems like to much of pain for me to want to do. i doubt they charge much for it, its up to you

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Yeah, I think I'll just get someone else to do it. If it wasn't my primary computer, I'd have no problems doing it myself, but the risk is too great, and it's pretty cheap here in China.