Windows laptop without a dedicated GPU
80 €For devices with active cooling only.
Cooling-system, screen and keyboard cleaning, checking and tightening accessible screws, and ARCTIC thermal paste.
Laptops and desktop PCs
Dust is not the only cause of overheating.
A loud fan or a computer that shuts down may need more than cleaning. Damaged cooling parts, sensor or power faults, and programs putting a heavy load on the computer can cause similar symptoms.
Tell us what happens and when. That helps us decide what to check. Fanless laptops do not need a fan-cleaning service.
What we do
What the cleaning service covers
We explain the work before opening your device or starting a paid service.
- Fans, air channels and heatsinksWe remove accessible dust from the cooling system, including the compacted layer that can build up between the fan and heatsink.
- Thermal paste and thermal padsWe check whether the thermal materials need replacing. Replacement pads must have the right thickness and sit in the correct places.
- Faults that need repairCleaning will not fix a broken fan or heatpipe. If we find a fault in the cooling system, sensors, power circuits or motherboard, we discuss the repair separately. Running demanding software can also cause heat and fan noise.
- Cable management: desktop PCs onlyIf cables are obstructing airflow in a desktop PC, we can discuss rerouting them. This is not a laptop service.
Symptoms
Is your computer getting hot or noisy?
These are common reasons to bring it in for a check.
- Persistent fan noise or rattlingThe fan runs loudly during light use, rattles or makes a scraping noise.
- Reduced performance under loadGames or applications slow down. Power settings or demanding software can also cause this.
- Unexpected shutdownsThe computer switches off or restarts during use. Heat, power problems and other faults can cause this.
- Excessive heatThe case gets unusually hot. We check airflow and the condition of the cooling system rather than judging by touch alone.
Prices
Cooling-system cleaning prices
The options below cover different types of laptop and desktop PC. We confirm which service your device needs before we start.
All prices include VAT.
Windows laptops
Gaming laptop: Plus
100 €For gaming laptops with a dedicated GPU, such as NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon.
Cooling-system, screen and keyboard cleaning, checking and tightening accessible screws, ARCTIC thermal paste and suitable thermal materials for VRAM, inductors and voltage regulators.
Gaming laptop: Premium
150 €Everything in Plus, using high-performance Thermal Grizzly materials. Gaming laptop ranges include ASUS ROG, Lenovo Legion, Acer Predator, MSI Raider and Razer Blade. We choose liquid metal or PTM to suit the laptop's cooling system. Available for compatible models.
Desktop PC
Desktop PC cooling-system cleaning
100 €Cooling-system cleaning, checking and tightening accessible screws, and standard thermal materials.
Faulty fans and other replacement parts cost extra.
When combined with another repair
These VAT-inclusive surcharges apply only when we carry out another paid repair at the same time. For cleaning on its own, use the prices above.
- Standard cooling-system cleaning: +50 €
- Cleaning with ARCTIC thermal paste: +70 €
- Premium with PTM: +100 €
A quick initial check at the counter is free. This does not include opening or dismantling the device.
Visiting the workshop
Bring your computer and power supply.
Tell us the model, when the noise or heat occurs, whether the computer shuts down and whether it has been opened before. We will look at it with you and agree on the next steps before starting work.
Frequently asked questions
Fan noise, heat and thermal paste
Does cleaning always solve the problem?
No. Cleaning can help with dust and blocked airflow. It does not repair damaged components or solve a software problem.
When should thermal paste be replaced?
That depends on its condition, the cooling system and contact with the heatsink. We replace paste and pads where needed and match the pads to the required thickness and position.
Why are gaming laptops considered separately?
They often have several fans, heatpipes and thermal pads. We check the model to see which materials and work it needs.
Does a noisy fan always need replacing?
No. Dust, blocked airflow or demanding software can make a working fan run loudly. We recommend replacement if the fan itself has a mechanical or electrical fault.
From our workshop
Inside our workshop
Photos and short stories from our daily work. Click a photo to enlarge it.
Dust builds up beyond the fan
You often cannot see this buildup from the outside. Here, a thick mat of dust had formed between the fan and the heatsink fins, right where air needs to pass to carry heat out of the laptop.
On this device, we cleaned the cooling system and renewed the thermal materials. The photos show the dust in the removed assembly and another view of the cooler during the work.
