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Practical fixes for computer problems
Overheating, no power, slowdowns and charging problems: what you can do at home and when to bring it in.
Laptop overheating: causes and fixes
Why laptops overheat, get loud and stutter in games — what you can do at home and when thermal maintenance is needed.
Read guideLaptop won't turn on: what to do step by step
Laptop completely dead, lights on but no picture, or turning on and off? Safe steps to try and when it needs a repair shop.
Read guideWhen should thermal paste be replaced?
What thermal paste is, how long it lasts and how to tell it needs replacing — a practical guide for laptops and gaming PCs.
Read guideSlow computer: ways to speed it up
Slow boot and sluggish programs? Speed your computer up with software clean-up, an SSD and a RAM upgrade.
Read guideLaptop not charging: causes and fixes
Plugged in but not charging? How to tell adapter, charging port, battery and motherboard problems apart.
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