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Make sure that your CPU fan is spinning correctly and is free of dust. If your heatsinkis not part of the processor, make sure it is still connected and is seated properly. Finally, make sure that your case fans are spinning correctly.

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Q: You have ubuntu installed on your old Sony Vaio Desktop 1 ghz 256 mb ram and it worked fine for a couple weeks then the computer started shutting down due to CPU overheating please tell you what to do?
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