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Hello.. I Need Help

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Hey Guys..
Today i noticed my cpu was so warm on the outside.. im not sure what is causing it but i left it like 12 hours before another use and it's still the same..

Please help me..
I do not have much knowledge about Computers..

And I'm also wondering 'What is this Switch for - at the back of my CPU'..
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That switch is the breaker switch for the power supply.

Even when your computer is shut down, a small amount of power is still used by some of the internal components.

You can flip that switch to the off position to completely disconnect power from the computer.
 
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