Avoid heat damage: what to do if your device is too hot

Keep your device more important than you think. From smartphones and laptops to game and tablet consoles, modern electronics produce a lot of heat. If the heat accumulates too much, it can slow down performance, cause battery problems, or even cause permanent damage.

In the lab, we help people protect their devices and make it last longer. This is what you need to know about avoiding heat damage and what steps to take if your device is too hot.

Why the device is too hot

The device is too hot when they work harder than usual or do not have enough ventilation. Common causes include the use of heavy applications, high screen brightness, poor air flow, direct sunlight, and even charging habits. Overheating can reduce the efficiency of the device, drain battery faster, and in some cases, causing internal hardware to be degraded over time.

Your device sign is too hot

Sometimes, you can feel the heat. At other times, your device will tell you that it’s too hot. Look for these signs:

• The back of your cellphone or laptop feels very hot when touched
• The fan on your laptop continues to run at high speed
• Crash or lag application is more than usual
• Your screen reduces automatically to be cold
• You receive a warning message that tells you the device is too hot

What to do when it happened

If your device starts too hot, take immediate action to cool it:

1. Turn off or place it in sleep mode to reduce activity
2. Move to a cooler location Far from direct sunlight or hot surface
3. Pull it out of the charger to avoid additional heat buildup
4. Close unnecessary applications or programs which may be tiring the processor
5. Delete the casing or close to let heat disappear easier

Never try to cool your device with extreme steps such as putting it in the refrigerator or freezer. Fast changes in temperature can cause humidity to accumulate in the device, which causes more damage.

How to prevent overheating

Prevent heat damage starting with daily habits. Here are some simple tips for keeping your device running at safe temperatures:

• Avoid using your device in direct sunlight
• Keep the air ventilation clean and not blocked
• Use cooling bearings for laptops
• Rest during intense use, especially when playing games or videos
• Do not charge your device under a pillow or blanket

Maintaining your software can also help. Many updates include improvements that improve battery performance and heat management.

When to get help

If your device is often too hot or turned off regularly because of high temperatures, it might have a underlying problem. Damaged batteries, blocked fans, or software bugs that can be blamed.

In the laboratory, our technicians can carry out diagnostics, fix hardware problems, and clean dust or internal buildup that may be hot.

Protect Your Technology in Lab

Heat damage is more than just discomfort. This can shorten the age of your device and affect your productivity. By knowing the warning signs and taking smart steps to cool things, you can avoid expensive improvement or replacement.

And when you need expert help, the lab is here to ensure that your technology gets proper care.

Have a question about your device that is too hot? Stop by the lab in the downtown of Warsaw or contact us schedule a gathering today.

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