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Why does my computer keep shutting off? Is there anything I can do about it?

I have a Sony Vaio laptop from 2006. Over the last 6 months, my computer will turn itself off. Usually, it will shut off when I am watching Youtube videos or at random websites. I've heard that when a computer just start to turn off, that the computer is near the end of it's usability. Why does this happen? What can I do? What should I do?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You may have to much dust in the CPU fan causing it to overheat, which will then most likely shut the computer down. What you need to do is probably open up the casing and clean out the dust.

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