Laptop overheats and throttles under load. Best maintenance?
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Dust and paste degradation cause thermal throttling.
Correct answer(s): c. Clean vents and replace dried thermal paste if needed
Exam domain: Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (29% weight on the official guide).
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