Five signs your laptop is dying, and what to do about it

When your car is on its last legs, the signs are pretty clear. You might hear loud clanking from under the hood, see smoke pouring from the tailpipe, or even feel the death-rattle of a cracked cylinder.

With a laptop, it’s not always so easy to tell. It won’t shake, rattle, or smoke (hopefully) when it’s nearing the end. But with a little bit of guidance, you may be able to identify the symptoms of a sick system, and perhaps even cure them. Here’s how.

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The symptom: The battery won’t hold a charge.

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