Toshiba Satellite a505-s6005 Randomly Power Churns Out? Help??

[versky]

Hi there!
I have a Toshiba Satellite a505-s6005. When i'm using my laptop for long periods of time for work. It just randomly shuts off. It happens quiet often. The charger is plugged into the computer so there shouldn't be a problem with the battery. I just cleaned out the exhaust. Nothing big came out. I'm starting to worry if it's over heating for no reason at all. This computer is always on a hard flat surface. I was wondering if anyone know whats going on with this crap of a laptop. 😀

Thank you! - Versky

 

[C12Friedman]

When you cleaned the exhaust, did you disassemble it and physically clean it (my recommendation here) or blow compressed air through the vents? The design of laptops gives no where for dislodged dust bunnies to go so they simply come right back which is why I suggest opening and physically cleaning the laptop (the only way to ensure all dust is cleared).
This video may be of help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2AcFvd9qjc

If you did disassemble the laptop and are still having heat issues, you'll want to look into replacing the thermal compound on the heatsink and possibly any thermal pads used (although thermal pads can be reused if one is careful with them)