If the behavior of a computer or laptop changes, this is an alarm bell. It’s best to immediately look at the “symptoms” and sort out the problem. Some, as practice shows, are easy to solve immediately. Others are forced to turn to specialists.
Problem
Why is the laptop noisy? If you own a laptop, then sooner or later faced a similar problem. And well, if it was only associated with discomfort in work. But more often the situation is exacerbated, and along with the noise, the device appears to heat up. The latter leads to inhibition of the system.
Do not immediately get upset about this. Most often, the problem can be quickly fixed. But you have to figure out the reasons why it happened.
What happened
Why the laptop is noisy can be determined right away, since there are few reasons for this. Most often, many associate the appearance of third-party sounds with overheating, and sometimes with pollution of system components.
Of course, the list of reasons does not end there. But the following options are much less common. For example, if you notice that the laptop is buzzing at the time of loading resource-intensive programs and games, there may not be a problem at all, since this behavior of the device is quite justified.
In this case, it is better not to do anything hasty, since this can lead to the failure of some component. The only thing that can be done is to clean the laptop.
Many people panic when the laptop is very hot. What to do in this case? Here you need to understand that the system has a critical temperature indicator. To do this, you need to get to the specifications of the device and determine the possible heating limit, and after using the software method to check the current status of the laptop.
Next, you need to pay attention to where the laptop is located. Some users prefer to work with him, holding him on his lap or soft surface. In this case, the radiator grill and the hot air outlet openings are blocked, so the temperature of the laptop rises. Experts insist that it is better to work with any laptop on a hard surface or a special stand that will help to remove the heated air from the case.
The situation is more complicated if the device starts to hum during idle time. Here you have to understand the problem.
What to do?
In fact, it’s difficult to determine why the laptop is noisy. Therefore, many prefer to try several methods at once in order to eliminate the cause behind the cause.
For starters, it is advisable to clean the laptop. This includes not only surface blowing of dust and dirt, but also a complete analysis with the replacement of thermal paste. Although even without disassembly and wizards, you can try to clean the device.
Further, some advise resorting to updating the BIOS. This will not help you get rid of noise and heat, but it can help you figure out why the laptop is noisy. If the BIOS has not been updated for a long time, it ceases to correctly indicate the current system parameters. Therefore, there may be inaccuracies in determining the temperature of components, fan speed, etc.
After that, you can try to install a utility that regulates the fan speed.
Laptop cleaning
If you were able to check the temperature of the laptop and you notice that it is much higher than the permissible norm, it is better to start by cleaning the system. The fact is that the accumulation of dust and dirt on the board and in the cooling system can greatly affect the performance of the device. Especially multimedia and gaming laptops, which have a large case and a powerful "stuffing", suffer from a similar problem.
Cleaning: A Beginner's Way
If you are afraid to climb into the inside of the case, there is a way to do express cleaning. The option is ideal for those who are not too versed in the laptop device. This process requires a screwdriver, a can of compressed air, a clean, dry surface and antistatic gloves.
First you need to unscrew the screws on the back cover so that you can remove it. But before that, it is important to unplug the laptop from the outlet, and also remove the battery.
Cogs can be hidden under stickers or rubber bands. Sometimes they can be found on one of the faces. If the cover cannot be removed, most likely you forgot to unscrew a couple more screws. You need to be careful and in no case pull or push. Usually the cover is easy to remove.
Although if the laptop is old, then removing the bottom cover will not be enough. Some models require you to turn off the keyboard, get an optical drive, remove the top panel - only in this way you can get to the motherboard, see the cooler and other components.
The cooling system in the laptop is simplified, but still built on the same elements as in the PC. It consists of a radiator, a copper tube and a core, as well as a fan. These are the most dirty laptop components, so they will have to be cleaned.
Part of the dirt can be removed with cotton swabs or napkins, and the remaining can be easily blown off with a can of compressed air. But you can’t clamp it strongly, it is better to make short presses so as not to spin the fan too much.
Next, it will be enough to clean the existing dust on the board, gently zipping a can. You can clear all cracks and the keyboard in the same way.
Cleaning: A Way for Experienced
If the laptop is old, it is better to thoroughly clean it. To do this, you will need all the above tools. They will have to add thermal grease, a smooth, lint-free cloth, isopropyl alcohol, a flat piece of plastic.
In this case, we will have to get to the laptop processor. Repeat the steps described above. We remove the cover and get to the motherboard. Now you will need to unscrew almost all the screws that we will meet. This is necessary so that it is possible to free the cooling system from the housing.
Of course, it all depends on the laptop model: sometimes it’s enough just to get to the motherboard and unscrew the screws near the processor. But most often you need to remove the covers, sometimes pull out the components, etc.
To get rid of the problem exactly, you need to unscrew the cooler and radiator tubes. It is not difficult to do this using a screwdriver. Under the copper plate is the laptop processor. You do not need to touch it. It will be enough to remove the thermal paste from it with alcohol and apply a new layer.
You will also have to wipe the handset and other items that may have leftover thermal paste. By the way, in order not to scrap it, it’s better to pre-work an hour or two behind a laptop so that it melts and it is easy to remove.
After that, you can thoroughly clean the fan. He removes the cover under which you can get more dust. The blades themselves are attached to the base, which is inserted into the coil. If the laptop is very buzzing, then you can lubricate this place with special oil. But this should be done very carefully.
BIOS
As mentioned above, some advise updating the BIOS to get reliable data about the system. In many ways, this is necessary in order for the function to control the cooler of the laptop, if there is none. So the user will be able to change the temperature regime and set the cooler specific speed for certain values.
In general, the problem of overheating occurs when summer comes. Few devices can cope with the load inside the system, and with the influence of weather from the outside. Therefore, users begin to think about how to reduce the load on the processor and video card. But it almost never helps.
Then many decide to install a program for controlling a laptop cooler . But unfortunately, not all utilities can determine the cooling system and work with them. After that, the user tries to find the processor temperature, but it is normal. This means that noise occurs for a completely different reason.
Due to the fact that BIOS is not updated independently, you have to do it manually. Some updates contribute a lot to the operation of the device, so errors or crashes are corrected by themselves.
Third Party Utilities
If the laptop is very hot, what should I do? Many advise installing special programs that would regulate the cooler. One of the most popular is SpeedFan. It collects information from temperature sensors and offers adjustment of the fan speed or the installation of a special mode.
But although this utility is one of the best, it does not always allow you to work with a cooler. Some laptop models do not provide information about the fans, respectively, the program does not receive the necessary indicators.
Hard drive issues
But not always the problem with the laptop noise arises due to pollution or cooler. Sometimes the culprit may be another component. Since almost all PC components are integrated into the motherboard, they do not make excessive noise. But with a hard drive, this can happen.
Some devices may indeed make a click or rattle. Usually this is due to the sharp positioning of the read head. But there is a solution to this problem. You can enable the function to reduce speed. But since it is disabled by default, you will have to do this programmatically.
But it is worth noting immediately that the overall performance of the hard drive may decrease. But as practice shows, it’s not easy to notice the difference by eye. You can install the quietHDD program for this. It is simple and does not require any special skills. You need to go to the AAM Settings tab and move the sliders to the left. After that, you will need to save the changes.
Stand
But sometimes, none of the above operations help fix the problems of noise and heating of the laptop. Therefore, you have to buy special gadgets for this. So, many are trying to find the best cooling pad for a laptop.
Of course, here you need to look at the parameters of the device, since not all laptops require a powerful cooling system. For many, an average model will be enough. But if you have a gaming laptop, then it is better to get the most powerful stand.
It is worth noting that the cooling supports can be of three types: ordinary, floor / bed and full-fledged floor. The first version of the devices must be installed on the table, and after that a laptop should already be put on it. In the second case, the design of the stand is low and ideal for pressed surfaces. A floor cooler for a laptop can replace the workplace.
A good option is the Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim, which is designed for devices with a diagonal of 17 inches. In the middle is a large fan, which is covered by a grid.
The BESTEK® 10 "-15" Laptop / Notebook Cooling Pad is a stand that, despite its compact size, has high functionality. It is adjustable in 6 positions, there is a backlight, as well as 2 USB ports.
Bedsides include iMounTek Laptop Table. Ideal for work while lying or sitting. There is a special place for the mouse. The design can be assembled.
But the PAG 4 Wheels Laptop Desk is one of the most stable floor models. Stands for laptop and mouse are on separate axes, which ensures the most comfortable work. Also, the axis can be rotated 360 degrees. The design has wheels, so it is easy to transport from room to room. The model is very similar to a full-fledged workplace.