First thing I would do is get some canned air [link|https://www.homedepot.com/p/Blow-Off-10-oz-Duster-2-Pack-2-152-2232/303006412|like this (Home Depot)|new_window=true] and clean both the fan and heatsink with the laptop opened up - just make sure to disconnect the battery. Without a SM we cannot locate documentation, but this might just be a dust issue. I'd also monitor the temps for a little bit if you do nothing else.
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First thing I would do is get some canned air [link|https://www.homedepot.com/p/Blow-Off-10-oz-Duster-2-Pack-2-152-2232/303006412|like this (Home Depot)|new_window=true] and clean both the fan and heatsink with the laptop opened up - just make sure to disconnect the battery. Without a device model we cannot locate your SM, but this might just be a dust issue. I'd also monitor the temps for a little bit if you do nothing else.
If you can I would also change the thermal paste. A lot of the time it's mostly dust but ancient thermal paste can help make it worse. You can get a complete set for what you need here: [product|IF145-528|iFixit Thermal Paste|new_window=true]. If you have a spreading tool like a card, I would see about getting thermal paste locally, or something like [link|https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-ACTCP00080A-MX-6-4-g/dp/B09VDL3CW6|ARCTIC MX-6|new_window=true] if you have to buy it online. [link|https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-tm30-performance-thermal-paste-black/6318342.p?skuId=6318342|Best Buy also has CORSAIR TM30|new_window=true] if you are near a Best Buy.
First thing I would do is get some canned air [link|https://www.homedepot.com/p/Blow-Off-10-oz-Duster-2-Pack-2-152-2232/303006412|like this (Home Depot)|new_window=true] and clean both the fan and heatsink with the laptop opened up - just make sure to disconnect the battery. Without a SM we cannot locate documentation, but this might just be a dust issue. I'd also monitor the temps for a little bit if you do nothing else.
If you can I would also change the thermal paste. A lot of the time it's mostly dust but ancient thermal paste can help make it worse. You can get a complete set for what you need here: [product|IF145-528|iFixit Thermal Paste|new_window=true]. If you have a spreading tool like a card, I would see about getting thermal paste locally, or something like [link|https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-ACTCP00080A-MX-6-4-g/dp/B09VDL3CW6|ARCTIC MX-6|new_window=true] if you have to buy it online. [link|https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-tm30-performance-thermal-paste-black/6318342.p?skuId=6318342|Best Buy also has CORSAIR TM30|new_window=true] if you are near a Best Buy.