If you are getting an overheating issue with Dell Alienware 7 R5 then you can follow these common solutions to solve this heating problem with your Laptop.
About Dell Alienware 17 R5
Dell Alienware 17 R5 is a powerful gaming Laptop which is powered by Intel Core i9 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPU.
For memory and storage, it has 32GB DDR4-2666MHz with 256GB SSD.
What is the overheating problem in Dell Alienware 17 R5?
Heating problem is generally when heat is increased in excessive amount in your Dell Alienware 17 R5.
The resulting heat may damage the internal components of the Laptop.
But it is apparent to say that electrical device or components produce heat and fans inside the Laptop help to move the air to keep the components cooled to normal temperatures.
Why heating issues can be caused in Dell Alienware 17 R5?
The common cause of heating can be inadequate cooling which enables components to produce more heat than normal.
Also, the sound of the fan may indicate the laptop is inefficient to cool the hardware components.
What is the result of overheating?
Windows stop responding and get paused.
Games stop responding while playing games.
Fans become louder and get spinning very fast which may be the result of removing excess heat from your Dell Alienware 17 R5.
Operating system restarts unexpectedly.
Mouse and keyboard stop responding again and again.
Some Dust inside the Laptop.
High-ambient room temperature in Dell Alienware 17 R5.
The laptop needs more power supply.
How to Fix the heating issue in Dell Alienware 17 R5?
Removing the Dust and Lint by Cleaning venting in Dell Alienware 17 R5: The vents are located under the case to allow the air to pass from there. The vents can get clogged or heat-generated parts can become covered with dust. This dust prevents air to flow around the fan blades which causes the fan to work harder when your Dell Alienware 17 R5 is overheating. However, it is necessary to clean the dust accumulated in the vents.
Place your Dell Alienware 17 R5 in a cooler room:Â Keeping your overheated Dell Alienware 17 R5Â in a cooler temperature can make a difference in temperature. Furthermore, this step is optional so you can move to another step.
Ensure that your Laptop has a proper space for ventilation: As discussed above the ventilation of your laptop should be proper. Good ventilation can decrease the overheating problem in your Dell Alienware 17 R5. Keep your laptop upright and at the level surface for good ventilation.
Check for BIOS updates: Dell provides updates for BIOS and some other components of your Laptop. Check for updates
Test for any hardware failures: If all the solutions provided above are not able to fix your problem then you must check for any hardware failures. To fix any bad component on your Dell Alienware 17 R5 – Contact Support
Use Low Power mode: In this state, your Laptop will consume less power and will remain cooled. There is a performance mode in your Laptop which should be enabled for resulting in lower system operating temperatures.
