How to make your laptop last longer: the basics of care and use

How to make your laptop last longer? The user can do a lot to make the gadget last longer, not just the warranty period. To do this, it is necessary to use the laptop correctly and care for it. Let's consider what is important to take into account in this case.

Suitable temperature regime for the laptop

The gadget is best kept at room temperature of about +20 °. For laptops, sharp changes in ambient temperature are undesirable. In the heat of the technique is strongly heated, in the cold is excessively cooled. Exposure to temperature expands the metal or compresses it, the glue on the internal parts softens or hardens. Such changes adversely affect the elements of the laptop.

If you have to carry the gadget with you in freezing winter, when you return indoors, you need to let it warm up a little for 30-40 minutes. In the hot season, it is important to try to keep the laptop in the shade and avoid direct sunlight on it.

In order for the cooling system of the laptop to work properly, follow these recommendations:

• About once a year the gadget is cleaned from dust.
• Periodically it is required to replace the thermal paste. If the laptop is used frequently, it is better to update it every year.
• The laptop is not used in dusty rooms, as particles get inside and clog the parts.
• The laptop is regularly wiped from dust in the area of the keyboard and the place of connection of the display with the body.

Keep the notebook from moisture

The gadget deteriorates from excess moisture. Dampness penetrates inside the device, metal parts oxidize. Over time, rust appears. Also moisture can lead to short circuits. The laptop can burn out. Therefore, it is not recommended to use the gadget in the bathroom. In such rooms, there is a risk that water will get on it.

Also, you should not drink while holding a glass near the laptop. You can accidentally hit it and spill liquid on the keyboard.

Proper use of the laptop battery

Do not keep your laptop plugged into the charger at all times. This causes the controller that regulates the battery charge level to malfunction. This device stops or activates the current flow. When the controller breaks down, the battery overcharges excessively and deteriorates.

Gentle handling of the laptop

To use the gadget with care, follow these recommendations:

• The lid of the laptop is lifted by the central part. On the body there is a special recess, so that it was convenient to open the screen. If you take the laptop cover from the side and lift it, loosen or damage the swivel mechanisms.
• The screen is lowered smoothly, do not slam it against the case. Excessive vibration and shocks can damage the matrix.
• The gadget is not thrown on the bed. Although the surface is soft, vibration is created, which harms the internal parts of the device.

Carry the laptop in a suitable bag

It is not recommended to carry the gadget in a common duffel bag. There it is not fixed and can hit other objects. Small things can get under the screen. It is better to carry the laptop in a special bag. In it, the device is fixed with straps or rubber bands. Small accessories in the form of flash drives or other accessories are carried in a separate pocket.

Ensure a stable power supply to the laptop

If there are voltage fluctuations or periodic power outages in the house or office, it is recommended to install a voltage stabilizer in the system. It protects household or office equipment from power surges in the electric current. It protects the laptop from short circuits or from wear and tear of the battery and power supply.