How to Fix Common Laptop Problems at Home: Repair Made Easy

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All kinds of people live in this world. Some of
them take laptops for daily use, some for
business, some for studies, and some for personal
use. The good or bad condition of the laptop
depends on the person who uses it, how he/she
uses it. In such a situation, when the laptop
does not work properly, it seems that someone has
snatched our life from us, then in such a
situation, I will tell you how to fix a common
laptop problem.
how to fix common laptop problem 1. how to fix
slow laptop
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• Check for updates Always keep in mind that the
  operating system you are using should always be
  up to date. This suggestion will solve your
  problem as well as increase the performance.
• increase memory Lack of memory can make your
  system slow, so increase your RAM.
• optimise your hard drive There are many such
  files or folders in your laptop that occupy a
  lot of space and many times when we upgrade from
  one Windows program to another Windows program
  (like Windows 7 to Windows 8), the C drive or in
  which your Windows system When installed, a
  backup named Windows.old is created inside it.
  So if you remove files, folders and backups (That
  backup which you think is not of your use in
  future) using Disk Cleanup provided by Microsoft,
  then the problem of slow performance of your
  laptop will end.

• how to fix overheating laptop without taking it
  apart
• Clean the ventilation Dust and dirt get
  accumulated in the ventilation of the laptop due
  to which the air does not come out of it and
  gradually the laptop gets heated up. To get rid
  of it, put a little air pressure in it.
• use a laptop cooler Laptop cooler is a device
  that gives more pressure flow to the laptop,
  which cools down your laptop, and if you work on
  the laptop for a long time, then this device
  cools the ventilation that gets heated up.
• update bios Bios (Basic Input / Output System)
  is a software that controls the hardware of the
  laptop, so always keep it updated. Follow the
  instructions while updating it and install the
  correct updated package.
• replace the cooling system Even after cleaning
  the ventilator of the laptop and applying all
  these suggestions, if your problem is not solved,
  then you will have to contact your manufacturer.
• After applying all these suggestions, the problem
  of overheating of your laptop will end.
• how to fix poor battery problem on laptop
• check the battery health Check the battery
  health of the laptop with the built in tool or
  utility present in your laptop and if the battery
  is poor then you need to replace the battery.
• optimise your battery setting You can extend
  battery life even more by adjusting your laptop
  power settings. For example, if you leave your
  laptop mostly on, then use the sleep mode
  present in the laptop and set its time limit so
  that whenever you forget to turn off the laptop,
  it automatically goes into sleep mode.
• unplug peripherals If your laptop has external
  devices like external hard drive, mouse,
  keyboard. So this also drains your laptop battery
  to a great extent. In this

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• case, remove the external hardware which is
  connected to your laptop but you are not using
  it.
• calibrate your battery Battery calibrating can
  greatly affect the health of your battery. For
  this, you always let your laptop get 100 charged
  and do it till its battery is completely 0.

• laptop shutdown problem
• check the power supply Make sure to check
  whether the laptop is getting a stable power
  supply or not. While charging the laptop, keep in
  mind that it is charging as before or it is
  taking more time to charge, if the charge is
  taking longer, then check the power adapter,
  cable connected to the adapter and the port of
  the laptop. Check whether they are properly
  attached or have been broken or damaged from
  somewhere. And if there is anything wrong with
  both, then contact your manufacturer.
• check for overheating Electronic devices whether
  it is mobile or laptop, if they get overheated,
  they automatically restart. Keep in mind that the
  air is coming out of the ventilation well or
  not, that is, check that there is no dust and
  dirt in the ventilation, for this you can remove
  it with light air pressure.

• how to fix internet connection problem on laptop
• check for interference WiFi signals can be
  affected by other electronic devices or physical
  obstacles such as walls or large metal objects,
  so always keep the router close to you when
  making WiFi connectivity.
• restart your router If there is a problem with
  WiFi connectivity in your laptop, then restart
  your router, it can solve your problem to a great
  extent.
• restart your network setting If any of this step
  doesn't work then you need to reset your wifi
  setting it will solve your problem.

• laptop keyboard not working
• check for physical damage Check whether there is
  any physical damage on the keyboard or not. If
  there is damage to the keyboard of the laptop,
  then replace it.
• clean the keyboard Check whether any kind of
  liquid has spilled on the keyboard or it is not
  broken.
• If any kind of liquid is spilled in it or there
  is any kind of dust or dirt on it, then first
  shutdown your laptop and remove its power supply,
  then remove the keyboard key and Remove it
  gently with the help of a towel or a soft cloth.
  Remove it, don't rub it.

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• touchpad not working on laptop
• check the touchpad setting Incorrect setting of
  the touchpad can cause problems with the
  touchpad. Keep in mind that touchpad is enabled
  in your laptop's system settings and adjust
  touchpad's sensitivity or other settings
  accordingly.
• clean the touchpad Dust or dirt can accumulate
  on the surface. For this, you clean it by
  pressing the soft towel gently, do not rub it.
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• display problem in laptop
• As far as I know there are many types of display
  issues like blank and black screen, flickering
  and flashing screen, distorted and fuzzy image,
  incorrect resolution and aspect ratio, dead
  pixels and colour issue.
• These issues can either come due to installing a
  corrupted program.
• Or these issues can come due to not updating the
  graphics driver for a long time.
• how to solve this please follow the instructions
  given by this video and update the graphics
  driver or delete the corrupted program.
• how to fix sound problem in laptop
• There are many types of sound problems like no
  sound, low volume, distorted sound, static or
  crackling noise, echo or feedback and stuttering
  or skipping audio.
• check the volume Make sure that the volume on
  your laptop is turned up and that the volume
  controls on your speakers are set correctly.

• Some common and easy suggestions through which
  many problems of the laptop can be solved
• These suggestions which I am giving, first try
  them, if they do not solve the problem, then
  apply the above mentioned suggestions.
• by restarting your laptop Restarting the laptop
  can solve problems like slow performance, blue
  screen, wifi connectivity, keyboard problems,
  display issues and sound problems.

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• by updating hardware drivers Updating laptop
  hardware drivers can solve many problems
  including slow laptop, overheating, blue screen,
  shutdown and restart, wifi connectivity,
  keyboard, touchpad, display and sound.
• By removing virus and malware By removing virus
  and malware in your laptop, many problems of
  your laptop such as slow laptop, blue screen,
  poor battery, shutdown or restart and many
  problems like WiFi connectivity can be solved.
• by closing unused programs Running only one
  program at a time can solve many of your
  problems like slow laptop, poor battery, blue
  screen error, shutdown or restart, keyboard
  problem, touchpad problem, display error and
  sound problem.
• If none of the above suggestions solve the
  problem, you may need to reset your operating
  system or install a new operating system.
• FAQ'S
• Q1. What are the major problems in laptop?
• Answer There are various frequent laptop
  problems, some of them are as follows
• Overheating Laptops can overheat, causing them
  to slow down or stop off abruptly. A lack of
  sufficient airflow, a malfunctioning cooling
  system, or the use of demanding apps or games
  can all contribute to this.
• Hardware failures Hardware problems in laptops
  can include a bad hard drive, a faulty battery,
  or a broken display. These kinds of problems can
  make using the laptop difficult or impossible.
• Software issues Laptops can also have software
  issues, such as flaws or bugs, which can cause
  the laptop to crash or perform erratically.

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Physical abuse Laptops can be damaged if they
are dropped, bumped, or otherwise physically
abused. As a result, components like the monitor,
keyboard, or hard drive may be
damaged. Overheating Laptops can also be
damaged if they are used in very hot locations or
are not adequately ventilated. This can cause
components to overheat and malfunction,
potentially resulting in irreparable
damage. Liquid spills A laptop can short
circuit and become destroyed if it is exposed to
fluids. This is particularly true if the liquid
enters the keyboard or other components. Power
surges Laptops might be destroyed if they are
plugged into an outlet during a power surge. As
a result, components may malfunction or become
damaged. Viruses and malware Laptops can also
be harmed by viruses and malware, which can
result in poor performance, data loss, and other
concerns. Q4. What laptop has the longest
lifespan? Answer some general factors that can
contribute to a longer lifespan for a laptop
include High-quality components Laptops made
with high-quality components have longer
lifespans because they are less likely to break
or have other faults. Proper care and
maintenance Laptops that are well cared for and
maintained are more likely to last longer. This
involves keeping the laptop clean, preventing
physical harm, and updating the software and
operating system. Moderate use Laptops
subjected to intense use or demanding
applications may have shorter lifespans than
those subjected to low use. Good operating
environment Laptops used in excessively hot,
cold, humid, or dusty conditions may have
shorter lifespans than those used in more
moderate environments. Finally, the lifespan of
a laptop is determined by the model and how it is
used and cared for. It is difficult to forecast
how long a certain laptop will live, but taking
precautions to ensure that it is adequately
cared for and used in an appropriate operating
environment will help to extend its
longevity. Conclusion Several frequent
difficulties can occur with laptops, and many of
these problems can be handled quickly with
simple troubleshooting techniques. There are
steps you can take to fix the problem yourself,
whether it's a delayed boot time, a faulty
charging connector, or a broken keyboard. To
avoid having to search again and again for how to
fix common laptop problems, please follow the
instructions in this article carefully.
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