Laptop overheating

[curvybird]

What could be causing it. After 5 mins the fan kicks in and hardly ever stops. It's SO noisy too, which is annoying !!

[curvybird]

Thanks Bird, I think it's fairly old actually, but I'like to try the cleaning thing you mentioned. How do u take one to bits, and into how many bits ?

[Ice.Maiden]

Also, you can buy cooling mats to put underneath them, and they work. x

[ACtheTROLL]

no need to take to bits

just use the hoover attachment over fan grille and give it a good suck

[smith134]

It could be dusty inside the laptop. You should clean out the dust. If you can try these things:
http://www.fonerbooks.com/lap_fan.htm