Follow these steps to help reduce laptop overheating:

1. Clean any dust or dirt from the fans, vents, and heat sink.
2. Check the temperature in BIOS/UEFI settings to see if it is already set to overheat protection.
3. Close unnecessary tabs and applications.
4. Make sure programs and windows are up-to-date.
5. Attempt to add additional fans, if applicable.
6. Use a laptop cooling pad.
7. Reduce the laptop’s performance setting.
8. Allow airflow around the laptop, by placing it on a flat, non-carpeted surface.