Equium A300D-16C - Keeps turning off after 5 minutes

My laptop keeps turning itself off.
I've noticed lately it overheats faster than usual. When I use it I have to stack it on books but make sure the left side of the laptop is pushed to the side so the book isn't beneath it.
I have tried the following:
Taken the battery out and waited.
Waited for the lap top to cool down.
Use the power cord and remove the battery.
Right now I have changed the power settings and it hasn't turned off as yet, but is there anything extra I should do?
Also was wondering how to remove any dust that may be trapped inside as well as trying to figure out the over heating problem, I can never have the left side of the base covered even if its on a table as it will turn itself off.
Help is much appreciated.

Hey,
> but is there anything extra I should do?
Yes, you should clean your notebook and remove the dust to avoid overheating and make your notebook stable.
Here is a good article how to do this:
[How to clean the cooling system of a Toshiba notebook? |http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/ann.jspa?annID=40]
For example I clean my notebook every 3 months because I use it every day and compressed air spray is really good option for this. You dont need much time and its pretty cheap. ;)

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