Extending the life of your notebook device will also prevent additional and loaded costs in the future. Taking good care of the computer, from hardware to software, will prevent any long-term negative effects on your device.
So, how to take care of notebook? What should be considered while maintaining? We share tips that every notebook owner should have in ear earrings.
Notebook care and longevity tips
Hardware maintenance and cleaning:
Before proceeding with hardware maintenance on laptops, there is a basic rule to consider: Does opening your device void the warranty or not? You can clearly see this information in your device’s warranty card or user manual.
If opening your device voids the warranty, the choice is up to you. If you do not open it, your cleaning will be limited to the first three items of the following steps. Before following the steps below, make sure your computer is unplugged.
- Screen cleaning
- Remove coarse dust with a microfiber cloth.
- Wipe off any smudges on the screen with a clean, slightly damp cloth.
- Dry the screen with a microfiber cloth.
- If the stains do not go away, you can get help from special screen cleaning products.
- Keyboard cleaning
- Turn your notebook upside down and shake it gently so that large pieces (crumbs, etc.) fall out.
- Clean the keyboard surface with a slightly damp cloth.
- Clean between the keys with a cotton swab.
- Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth.
- Exterior cleaning
- Wipe the computer body with a slightly damp cloth.
- When wiping, you can get rid of stains by preparing a solution containing a small amount of soap and alcohol.
- Clean the inlets in the body with a cotton swab.
- If there is, remove the dust from the inlets with the help of an air compressor.
- Wipe the surface again with a microfiber cloth.
- interior cleaning
- Open the bottom cover of your computer, remove the battery if it is removable.
- Start cleaning from the fans of the device.
- Remove coarse dust, if any, with the help of an air compressor. Otherwise, get help from a dry cloth and cotton swab.
- Clean the ventilation outlet on the laptop body with a dry cloth and cotton swab.
- If the RAMs are removable, remove them, remove dust from both the RAMs and the slot area with a dry cloth/compressor.
- Do not remove any component inside the body without your knowledge. Remove coarse dust using an air compressor/dry cloth.
- Be very careful when using the air compressor, do not inject air at a 90 degree angle to the body. Always use at an angle to the compressor so that dust can escape from the housing.
- Turn on your computer after making sure that each screw is in place and sufficiently tight (do not force any screw while tightening it may damage the body).
Software updates and system maintenance:
Cleaning your laptop physically will give your device a lot of relief, especially since it will keep the cooling and component connection points free of dust. But the job doesn’t end with just physical cleaning.
Since each software on your computer consumes a certain resource, you need to manage this consumption and perform system and software cleaning.
- First, make sure your processor and video card drivers are up to date.
- Make sure the drivers for the Wi-Fi modem, sound card, motherboard, and other components are also up to date.
- Do not turn to third-party software that is different from the software offered by the manufacturers for driver updates. If necessary, check the driver for each component yourself, from the manufacturer’s website.
- Check your storage. If you have low storage space, delete unnecessary files, leftover files of software and games you have deleted before, and programs you do not use.
- Identify the most resource consuming programs from Task Manager.
- If there is a program that consumes an abnormal amount of resources and it is a program that you do not use, delete it.
After these checks, measure how close your hardware is to its promised performance. For this, you can follow the path “Windows Security > Device performance and system status” integrated in Windows.
Energy efficiency in laptops: Battery life and savings tips
The main factor that makes it possible for your computer to last longer will be your battery performance. You can use the following tips to increase your battery life and not consume more power than necessary.
Strategies to extend battery life:
- Having your computer plugged in all the time is no longer a problem on most modern computers. However, in some cases where you do not need power due to ongoing discussions, you can unplug the device.
- Do not overuse your computer in very hot and cold environments. Also avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Track the usage time of your battery unplugged after system updates. If this time drops after an update, uninstall the update. Manufacturers can also release problematic updates.
Software and hardware settings for energy saving:
- When you don’t need a lot of power, set your computer’s power mode to save mode.
- Lower the screen brightness level when you don’t need it.
- Turn off Bluetooth if you are not using it.
- If you are not going to use the computer for a long time, do not just close the lid, turn off the computer directly or put it into hibernation. Simply closing the lid activates standby mode, which continues to consume power to keep the computer ready.
- To get detailed information about your battery usage, follow these steps on Windows computers:
- Open Run, type “powercfg /batteryreport”, press Enter.
- Open the “Battery report” in HTML format in your browser.
- If there is an abnormal situation and you cannot solve it yourself, contact the authorized services.
Laptop accessories: Ideal add-ons to increase performance and comfort
Cooling solutions: Cooling stands and external fans
The biggest enemy that reduces the life of laptops is temperature. Especially in high-performance jobs, the hardware operating at high speeds naturally generates heat, and the integrated coolers of the device may not be sufficient, especially in summer.
Therefore, you can also refer to cooler stands and external fans for your computer.
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