I don't know what to do. It gets super hot and uncomfortable to type. I already can't use it on my lap because I would literally burn my thighs. It also gets super loud (fan) if I try to add a game to the mix and everything starts stuttering till I just shut it down.
Take it apart, find the fan, clean that airway.
microfiber cloth or canned air which way is better?
When you use canned air on your computer, do not let the fans spin. It can be tempting to use the canned air to make the fan blades spin really fast, it is fun and it makes a funny sound. However, spinning the fan blades can damage the bearings or worse spinning the motor can generate electricity that damages your computer.
Oh, thanks for that advice. I would have definitely done that lol.
Seconding this. Always secure your fans. Have clean hands cuz if you leave greasy fingertips future dust is gonna stick to that oil.
Oh and never smoke indoors with a computer. Gunks up the fans real good. I was a big dummy in my 20s and found out the hard way and burned my gpu out
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if youre taking it apart i'd just wipe it down. i used to use regular old paper towels, but nowadays once the bulk of the dustbunnies are out i'll use a moist disinfecting wipe (do not do this, advanced technique for true playas who know 100% what parts of a computer can get wet and when).
when you take your laptop apart, leave the battery disconnected until youre ready to put it back together.
So what all can I safely remove before cleaning?
What laptop to you have? It’ll say on the bottom.
Dell XPS 15 9500.
Looks like you can pull the bottom panel and the fan and clean it that way. Here’s a decent guide:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+XPS+15+9500+Fan+Replacement/149221
Thanks!
Lmk if you hit a snag. Like I said make sure you disconnect the battery as soon as you can. Poking around in computers that can still turn on is bad news.