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Thermal shutdown (hot)
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Symptoms
Similar to fan runs constantly issue
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System shutdown
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Abnormal heat
Continually running fan
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Decreased computer performance
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(Fan runs
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Procedures
Possible causes
BIOS not up to date, thermal condition (fan, air flow)
Troubleshooting steps
1.
Update BIOS and drivers
(4. Update BIOS and drivers on page
BIOS to default. BIOS may implement new fan characteristics and updates for
other component.
2.
Perform a hard reset
(8. Hard reset on page
reset recorded thermal values in memory.
3.
Determine whether you are using a correct AC adapter.
4.
Be sure to turn power off completely when putting a notebook in a travel bag.
Thermal-related issue
1.
Verify thermal condition:
a.
Check fan and connection. Reseat fan cable.
b.
Be sure that no obstructions or dust are in heat sink fan, fin, or vent.
c.
Be sure that the notebook is not sitting on a hot surface that blocks vent
intakes.
d.
Test fan using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool
Diagnostics and Tools on page
a loud noise and that fan blades spin correctly.
e.
Test with a verified working fan.
f.
Remove old thermal compound and pads, and replace properly with new
pads.
2.
Verify thermal solution:
Use Thermal Monitor tool (available only to authorized service providers/
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technicians) to run stress test (processor and GPU) and verify that
thermal sensors are within limits after thermal condition is serviced.
See https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01657439.
63) and reset
70). Performing a hard reset can
(6. HP Hardware
64). Be sure that the fan is not producing
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