{"id":1040,"date":"2026-09-14T19:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycomputerconcepts.com\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2026-09-14T19:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:02:51","slug":"console-overheating-dust-airflow-thermal-paste-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycomputerconcepts.com\/stargazer\/console-overheating-dust-airflow-thermal-paste-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Console Overheating: Dust, Airflow &#038; Thermal Paste Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1040\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1040-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1040-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1040-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"226\">Your gaming console is running great\u2026 until the fan starts screaming, the system gets extremely hot, your game freezes, or the console suddenly shuts itself down.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"243\">Sound familiar?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"399\">Whether you're gaming on a <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"351\">PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or another console<\/strong>, overheating is something you shouldn't ignore.\u00a0A gaming console produces a lot of heat. Its cooling system is designed to get that heat out\u2014but <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"629\">dust buildup, restricted airflow, fan problems, and issues with the thermal interface between components and the cooling system<\/strong> can make that increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"788\">At <strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"693\">Computer Concepts<\/strong>, we repair and clean gaming consoles at our <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"777\">Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong> locations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12ps40i\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"919\">What Causes a Gaming Console to Overheat?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1005\">Your console contains powerful processors that generate heat whenever you're gaming.\u00a0That heat has to go somewhere.\u00a0The cooling system generally uses a combination of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j455le\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1098\">Fans<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jidbcs\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1111\">Heat sinks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vwiaw\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1123\">Air vents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q683bb\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1142\">Internal airflow<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"106vmf2\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1172\">Thermal interface materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1305\">When everything is clean and operating correctly, heat is transferred away from critical components and exhausted from the console.\u00a0When something interferes with that process?\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1375\">Temperatures rise!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11xm1hl\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1429\">1. Dust: The Enemy Hiding Inside Your Console<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1517\">One of the most common problems we see inside electronics is also one of the simplest:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1528\">Dust - Period<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1645\">Your console's cooling fan pulls air through the system. Along with that air comes dust, pet hair and other debris.\u00a0A little dust probably isn't going to ruin your gaming session.\u00a0Years of it can be a different story.\u00a0Dust can accumulate on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1868\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1umv7j1\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1790\">Cooling fans<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jidbcs\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1803\">Heat sinks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vwiaw\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1815\">Air vents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ul7ekz\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1837\">Internal components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ucirjk\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1852\">Intake areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mkp74a\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1868\">Exhaust areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1956\">Eventually, the cooling system may have to work harder to move the same amount of air.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hxzxfb\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1991\">\u201cBut My Console Looks Clean!\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2021\">We've heard this one before.\u00a0The outside can look spotless while the inside tells an entirely different story.\u00a0Dust can become packed into areas you can't easily see without opening the console.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2292\">That's why blowing a little air across the outside vents doesn't always solve an overheating problem.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cx0dry\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2347\">2. Airflow: Your Console Needs Room to Breathe<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2386\">Where you place your console matters. Gaming systems need access to cooler air and enough space to exhaust hot air. Putting a console inside a tightly enclosed entertainment center can trap heat around it. Other common airflow problems include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<li data-section-id=\"189tamg\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2638\">Console pushed directly against a wall<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jakzk7\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2665\">Vents blocked by objects<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15yefa6\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2701\">Console sitting on a soft surface<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lc5lrt\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2743\">Other electronics producing heat nearby<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5x4twj\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2787\">Heavy dust around intake or exhaust vents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xujspc\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2823\">Poor ventilation inside a cabinet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2903\">Your PS5 or Xbox may look great tucked tightly into your entertainment center.\u00a0But if the hot air has nowhere to go, you're essentially asking the console to keep cooling itself with increasingly warm air.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fff4nq\" data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3055\">Give It Some Space<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3147\">Keep the console's vents unobstructed and leave reasonable room around it for ventilation.\u00a0Your console doesn't need its own luxury apartment.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3231\">It just needs to breathe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"spe5bv\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3279\">3. What Does Thermal Paste Actually Do?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3339\">You've probably heard gamers talk about <strong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3338\">thermal paste<\/strong>.\u00a0So what is it?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3479\">Processors and heat sinks may look perfectly smooth, but at a microscopic level their surfaces contain tiny imperfections.\u00a0A thermal interface material helps fill those microscopic gaps so heat can transfer efficiently from a processor or other component into its cooling system.\u00a0When thermal transfer isn't working properly, temperatures can rise.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1bxzn58\" data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3757\">Does Old Thermal Paste Cause Overheating?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3903\">It can contribute to cooling problems in systems that use thermal paste, but it shouldn't automatically be blamed every time a console gets hot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3923\"><strong>This is important!<\/strong>\u00a0If your console is overheating, simply saying <strong data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4002\">\u201creplace the thermal paste\u201d<\/strong> isn't a complete diagnosis.\u00a0The real problem could be:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4246\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sy8mzx\" data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4074\">Dust buildup<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yblr54\" data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4092\">Blocked airflow<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"df55ya\" data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4108\">A failing fan<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1of5kkw\" data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4132\">Heat-sink obstruction<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j8fl4x\" data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4155\">Poor thermal contact<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1glu831\" data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4180\">Power-related problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a1tz99\" data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4210\">Board-level hardware issues<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dha17f\" data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4246\">A combination of several problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4318\">The correct approach is to <strong data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4317\">diagnose the cooling system as a whole<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13b0fv4\" data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4358\">Does the PS5 Use Thermal Paste?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4396\">Here's where console design matters.\u00a0The <strong data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4494\">PlayStation 5 uses liquid metal as the thermal interface material for its main processor<\/strong>, rather than conventional thermal paste in that location.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4586\">That's an important distinction.\u00a0Liquid metal requires careful handling because it is electrically conductive. Improper application or accidental contamination of surrounding electronics can cause serious damage.\u00a0So if you're watching a random repair video online and thinking:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4886\">\u201cI'll just throw some thermal paste on my PS5\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4894\"><strong>Don't!\u00a0<\/strong>Different consoles use different cooling designs, and the correct repair depends on the system.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qkyqjf\" data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5045\">What Are the Signs of an Overheating Console?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5113\">Overheating doesn't always produce an obvious temperature warning.\u00a0Watch for these symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5538\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1org0do\" data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5173\">Console becomes unusually hot<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pc3nsl\" data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5199\">Fan gets extremely loud<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7p936w\" data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5223\">Games freeze or crash<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10jkqx6\" data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5253\">Console randomly shuts down<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pnidiq\" data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5295\">System shuts off during demanding games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gwq27q\" data-start=\"5296\" data-end=\"5326\">Performance becomes unstable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jk2qs0\" data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5356\">Overheating warnings appear<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7wq4xx\" data-start=\"5357\" data-end=\"5402\">Console won't stay running for long periods<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ebu994\" data-start=\"5403\" data-end=\"5454\">Hot air coming from the exhaust becomes excessive<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"646chw\" data-start=\"5455\" data-end=\"5538\">Console behaves normally when cold but develops problems after gaming for a while<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5588\">One symptom by itself doesn't prove overheating.\u00a0But repeated heat-related behavior should be investigated.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"23ends\" data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5699\">Why Does My Console Shut Off While Gaming?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5741\">This is a particularly common complaint.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5800\">\u201cIt works fine for a while, then suddenly shuts off.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"5867\">Modern games can push a console's CPU and graphics hardware hard.\u00a0More processing means more heat.\u00a0If the cooling system can't remove that heat efficiently, problems may become noticeable during demanding games even though the console appears perfectly normal while sitting at the home screen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6160\">Repeated shutdowns are not something we'd recommend ignoring.\u00a0Your console is telling you something isn't right.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ojdxk1\" data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6251\">Why Is My Console Fan So Loud?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6253\" data-end=\"6309\">A loud fan doesn't automatically mean the fan is broken.\u00a0Sometimes it's doing exactly what it's supposed to do:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6367\" data-end=\"6409\">Trying desperately to cool the system.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6501\">If internal temperatures rise, the cooling system may increase fan speed to move more air.\u00a0A console that suddenly becomes much louder than it used to be may have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6696\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sy8mzx\" data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6591\">Dust buildup<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"asi0hp\" data-start=\"6592\" data-end=\"6612\">Restricted airflow<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iom9pz\" data-start=\"6613\" data-end=\"6638\">Cooling-system problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r98fuj\" data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6662\">A worn or failing fan<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cbu5o1\" data-start=\"6663\" data-end=\"6696\">Excessive internal temperatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6698\" data-end=\"6812\">If your console sounds like it's preparing for takeoff every time you launch a game, it's worth having it checked.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cf59nd\" data-start=\"6819\" data-end=\"6858\">Can I Clean My Gaming Console Myself?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6893\">Basic maintenance is a good idea.\u00a0Keep dust away from the outside vents, keep the surrounding area clean, and make sure airflow isn't blocked.\u00a0But a proper <strong data-start=\"7018\" data-end=\"7047\">internal console cleaning<\/strong> is different.\u00a0Gaming consoles contain delicate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7098\" data-end=\"7197\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1e3uj7s\" data-start=\"7098\" data-end=\"7113\">Ribbon cables<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mj7ko\" data-start=\"7114\" data-end=\"7126\">Connectors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"im27hu\" data-start=\"7127\" data-end=\"7143\">Circuit boards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j455le\" data-start=\"7144\" data-end=\"7150\">Fans<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xl8m1n\" data-start=\"7151\" data-end=\"7171\">Cooling components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19hu6l1\" data-start=\"7172\" data-end=\"7197\">Power-supply components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7199\" data-end=\"7258\">Using the wrong tools or cleaning methods can cause damage.\u00a0And blasting compressed air into a console without understanding where the dust is going isn't necessarily the same as removing it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7452\">Sometimes you're just relocating the Dust Bunny Kingdom. \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"foqb3w\" data-start=\"7459\" data-end=\"7503\">Should I Replace the Thermal Paste Myself?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7505\" data-end=\"7568\">That depends heavily on the console and your repair experience.\u00a0Proper thermal-interface service requires disassembling the cooling system, cleaning surfaces correctly, using the appropriate material and reassembling everything with proper contact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7756\" data-end=\"7885\">Using too much material, too little material, the wrong product, or damaging something during disassembly can make matters worse.\u00a0And remember:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7902\" data-end=\"7972\">Not every console uses conventional thermal paste in the same way.\u00a0<\/strong>Diagnosis comes first.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gx9st6\" data-start=\"8003\" data-end=\"8057\">Can Overheating Permanently Damage a Gaming Console?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8059\" data-end=\"8101\">Excessive heat isn't good for electronics.\u00a0Modern consoles have protections designed to help prevent catastrophic overheating, including temperature management and shutdown behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8244\" data-end=\"8359\">But repeatedly operating electronics under abnormal thermal conditions isn't something you want to make a habit of.\u00a0If your console is repeatedly overheating or shutting down, fixing the underlying problem is better than continually turning it back on and hoping for the best.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ezdk5k\" data-start=\"8528\" data-end=\"8575\">How Often Should a Gaming Console Be Cleaned?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8577\" data-end=\"8623\">There isn't one perfect schedule for everyone.\u00a0A console in a clean, low-dust environment may stay cleaner much longer than one sitting:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8716\" data-end=\"8842\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11b39jl\" data-start=\"8716\" data-end=\"8732\">Near the floor<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r6c28p\" data-start=\"8733\" data-end=\"8746\">Around pets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eyxznl\" data-start=\"8747\" data-end=\"8773\">In a smoking environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zt6j6t\" data-start=\"8774\" data-end=\"8795\">Inside a dusty room<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"54e329\" data-start=\"8796\" data-end=\"8809\">Near carpet<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gvh3s3\" data-start=\"8810\" data-end=\"8842\">In a heavily used gaming setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8844\" data-end=\"8910\">Instead of relying solely on a calendar, pay attention to changes.\u00a0If the console is becoming louder, hotter, or less stable than it used to be, it may be time for an inspection and cleaning.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1swrsyu\" data-start=\"9043\" data-end=\"9087\">Is an Overheated Console Worth Repairing?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9089\" data-end=\"9104\">Often, <strong data-start=\"9096\" data-end=\"9103\">YES!\u00a0<\/strong>An overheating console doesn't automatically mean the motherboard is dead or the entire system needs replacement.\u00a0Sometimes the problem is maintenance-related.\u00a0Other times, a component needs repair.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9308\" data-end=\"9417\">The important thing is determining <strong data-start=\"9343\" data-end=\"9417\">what is actually causing the overheating before replacing the console.\u00a0<\/strong>That's why we're big believers in:\u00a0<strong>Repair More. Waste Less.\u00a0<\/strong>A repairable PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo system doesn't belong in the trash.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fxekb8\" data-start=\"9571\" data-end=\"9638\">Gaming Console Cleaning &amp; Repair in Yorktown and Williamsburg, VA<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9640\" data-end=\"9800\">If your <strong data-start=\"9648\" data-end=\"9764\">PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo gaming console is overheating, shutting down, crashing, or running unusually loud<\/strong>, bring it to <strong data-start=\"9778\" data-end=\"9799\">Computer Concepts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9802\" data-end=\"9847\">We provide gaming-console services including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9849\" data-end=\"10069\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18vkv5p\" data-start=\"9849\" data-end=\"9876\">Internal console cleaning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"60vxp9\" data-start=\"9877\" data-end=\"9900\">Overheating diagnosis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"buyhwx\" data-start=\"9901\" data-end=\"9928\">Cooling-system inspection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19p1pq1\" data-start=\"9929\" data-end=\"9950\">Fan troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11flpvo\" data-start=\"9951\" data-end=\"9969\">HDMI port repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4d2mj\" data-start=\"9970\" data-end=\"9990\">PlayStation repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yct0ig\" data-start=\"9991\" data-end=\"10004\">Xbox repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hsmaai\" data-start=\"10005\" data-end=\"10029\">Nintendo Switch repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8zl0sx\" data-start=\"10030\" data-end=\"10046\">Microsoldering<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ya5imp\" data-start=\"10047\" data-end=\"10069\">Circuit-board repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10071\" data-end=\"10110\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"10074\" data-end=\"10110\">Computer Concepts \u2013 Yorktown, VA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10112\" data-end=\"10155\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"10115\" data-end=\"10155\">Computer Concepts \u2013 Williamsburg, VA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10157\" data-end=\"10237\">We've been helping Hampton Roads customers with their technology since <strong data-start=\"10228\" data-end=\"10236\">2005!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10239\" data-end=\"10242\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"k7wqq5\" data-start=\"10244\" data-end=\"10291\">Hot Console? Don't Wait Until It's Game Over.<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10293\" data-end=\"10321\">Dust doesn't look dangerous.\u00a0Restricted airflow doesn't sound exciting.\u00a0And thermal interface materials definitely aren't the most glamorous part of gaming.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10453\" data-end=\"10522\">But all three can play an important role in keeping electronics cool.\u00a0If your console is <strong data-start=\"10543\" data-end=\"10604\">running hotter, louder, crashing, or shutting itself down<\/strong>, don't wait until a small cooling problem becomes a bigger repair.\u00a0Bring it to <strong data-start=\"10685\" data-end=\"10706\">Computer Concepts<\/strong> and let us find out what's actually going on.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10754\" data-end=\"10797\">\ud83c\udfae <strong data-start=\"10757\" data-end=\"10797\">Computer Concepts \u2014 We Fix It Right.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10799\" data-end=\"10832\"><strong data-start=\"10799\" data-end=\"10832\">Quality Repair. 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