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01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
A hot, noisy laptop usually has dust clogging the vents and heatsink, dried thermal paste on the processor, or a failing fan. Use it on a hard, flat surface, clean the vents, and have the inside cleaned and the paste renewed if the laptop is a few years old. If the fan is loud, grinding or silent while the laptop is hot, replace the fan.
Key takeaways
- Dust and old paste are the usual causes.
- Use the laptop on a hard, flat surface.
- A grinding or silent fan needs replacing.
- Heavy software also heats the laptop.
01What to look for before you buy
- 01Use a hard surfaceBeds and sofas block the vents.
- 02Clean the ventsSwitch off and gently remove dust.
- 03Check what is runningClose heavy programs that keep the processor busy.
- 04Clean insideHave a technician clean the heatsink and renew thermal paste.
- 05Replace the fanIf it is noisy or stopped, fit a fan for your model.
- 06Consider a cooling padIt helps only after the basics are fixed.
02Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
03Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
04Frequently asked questions
Can overheating damage the laptop?
Yes. Constant heat shortens the life of the battery and components and can cause shutdowns.
How often should I clean the inside?
Every year or two in dusty places, or when the fan gets loud.
Will a cooling pad fix it?
It helps a little; cleaning and fixing the fan matter more.
Why does it shut down suddenly?
A thermal shutdown protects the laptop; fix the cooling.
