Editing Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR is Overheating

[flag|student_wiki] [title|Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR is Overheating] [summary]If your Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR is overheating, follow this troubleshooting guide.[/summary] If your Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR is overheating, follow this troubleshooting guide. [comment]solutions[/comment] == Bad Ventilation == Sometimes, your Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR overheating or making loud noises this could be the result of the vent being blocked on the outside or clogged on the inside with dust. * Check to make sure there is nothing on the outside blocking the vent. * Dust the inside using a brush or a napkin. * Check room temperature. == Faulty Fan == Your Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR could be overheating due to a faulty cooling fan which needs to be maintained. Here is how to clean your cooling fans: * Turn off your computer and unplug it from the power supply. * Open the computer using the correct screwdriver. The one you need is likely to be included in a “computer” or “precision” screwdriver set. * If you cannot remove the fans, gently use compressed air to blow dust from the fans, always keeping the can upright and at least three inches away from your hardware to help prevent condensation. * If you have detachable fans, prepare to clean them with a microfiber cloth or an anti-static soft brush, and 90% isopropyl alcohol. * Apply a small amount of alcohol to your cloth or brush and rub down the detachable fans and other dirty parts of the computer. * Wait for all parts of the computer to dry completely before reassembling and plugging back in. * Finally if you notice the issue with the fans not resolved please refer to the [guide|179347|guide here] on how to replace it. == Software Failure/OS Fault == Overheating can be caused by overworking certain components. Utilize the task manager to observe the performance levels of your components. If your CPU and memory usage is high, this can lead to problems such as overheating and crashing. We can fix CPU overheating and improve airflow by: * Closing programs * Uninstalling unused apps * Limiting open browser tabs * Running a malware scan Malware and viruses are one of the most common causes of performance issues. To check for malware, we can perform a virus scan on our Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR. Using Windows virus scan: * Open virus and threat protection in settings * Run a quick scan to catch most malware * If the quick scan finds nothing, click on scan options and perform a full scan [comment]conclusion[/comment]