HOW TO PREVENT LAPTOP FAILURE - Part Two

(continued from 2/15/12 post)

Some tips for avoiding costly repairs:

- Problem: LCD Displays  Tip: The most common repair requires replacing the backlight or inverter for the LCD.  The display "lighting" will run a finite number of hours before failing.  To extend display system functioning, lower the brightness setting, set your laptop to go to "sleep mode" whenever you close the lid, and close the lid whenever you aren't using the laptop.

-Problem: Fans  Tip: The processor in a laptop generates a lot of heat in a small space, so it's critical to draw the heat away to keep everything running properly.  Clean the vents periodically, especially if you have pets or smoke which can clog vents resulting in failure.

Problem: Keyboards  Tip: Spilled beverages are the primary reason for this type of repair.  Install a keyboard spill guard if you can't keep the liquids away.
Source: Data Doctors



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