Hardware & Network TroubleshootingQuestion 87 of 100
A laptop overheats and shuts down during video calls. What is a likely maintenance fix?
a.Increase display brightness
b.Disable the microphone
c.Clean dust from vents/fan and check thermal paste
d.Add a second monitor
Explanation
Thermal shutdowns are commonly caused by dust-clogged vents, a failing fan, or degraded thermal paste, all addressable by cleaning and reapplication. Display or peripheral changes do not resolve overheating.
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