I really need the help from you computer experts out there!

I keep going through laptop cooling pads like crazy and its not funny!

I want to be able to keep my laptop cool and efficient. But, no matter what one I buy, they only seem to work for some time. And then stop working half way (Half of the fans have stopped working) Or stopped working completely.

Is it due to a cable problem or the fans themselves?

I'm I doing something wrong or is there a better solution?

Vacuum Vent Coolers or Laptop Cooling Pads?