Service Your LAPTOP!!

Bob the Builder · 30-11-2005 9:45pm #1

Make sure at least every nine months as a mini-service to check the following especially the fans(mine was clogged with dust).

Run "disk defragmenter" Start>Programs>Accessories>system tools>Disk defragmenter
Use it to clean the drive.

Run "Disk Cleanup"
Start>Programs>Accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup
Cleans Unused, big folders

Goto: Download.com, Download ANTI-VIRUS, SPYWARE & ADWARE TOOLS.

Run update Manager: Start>Control Panel>Security Center.

Run "Msconfig": Log into an admin account, Start Menu>RUN>MSCONFIG(into the box)>REMEMBER BE CAREFUL,ONE WRONG SETTING MAY DAMAGE COMPUTER Goto the startup option and remove whatever startup programs you do not want to start on the computer startup, This will speed-up the computer when it starts

Last of all forget the power downloaders, they are a waste of time and slow installation in some cases.

Right these are very important:
Find where the fans are on your laptop and if possible open the screws around them, you will then see a metal case in which the fans are housed, open the case and depending on laptop model, age and circumstances there may be a whole pocket of dust from where it receives air.

If the screen dims, press the Function key(fn key) and the key at the top of the keyboard with a sunlight icon and an upwards facing arrow, press the two together, this should brighten screen.

Your Battery
Remember heat is your batteries' biggest enemy, heat will reduce the life of your battery, one reason why fans should be kept clean

Dont turn up the volume too high, damages speakers

Want a chat bout it PM me,
NevF

irlrobins · 01-12-2005 2:20am

nevf wrote:

If the screen dims, press the Function key(fn key) and the key at the top of the keyboard with a sunlight icon and an upwards facing arrow, press the two together, this should brighten screen.

Ah gotta love noobs....

Karoma · 01-12-2005 2:56am

nevf wrote:

Want a chat bout it PM me

Speak geek to me babeé.

Thank you nevf:)

Nukem · 01-12-2005 11:09am

Chuckle* dont be mean lads
Doin well there nevf - have a look at the essential software sticky. There is a thing called autoruns that does the msconfig-page 5 safer and easier!
Also links to the best free AV and anti spyware. Recommend Spybot,Adware,AVG,Sygate or zonealarm.Have a browse there is some great free gear in there:D

Nukem

Tom Dunne · 03-12-2005 1:36am

irlrobins wrote:

Ah gotta love noobs....

Gotta love Nukem, he is just soooooo nice to noobs.

kjt · 03-12-2005 1:46am

Hey nevf, Welcome to boards.

Just a quick question, from you post I'm guessing you fix these 'hot dust ridden laptops' for a price?

tom-d · 11-10-2008 12:30am

nevf wrote: »

Run "disk defragmenter" Start>Programs>Accessories>system tools>Disk defragmenter
Use it to clean the drive.

Run "Disk Cleanup"
Start>Programs>Accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup
Cleans Unused, big folders

NevF

Nev in my younger days:D I ran one of these cannot remember which 1 on my big old beast of a HP nx9105 laptop......ended up all shortcuts messed up and music all over the place......it was like someone opened up my filing cabinet and knocked it over!!!

Dont know what happened

bnt · 11-10-2008 7:35pm

One change I would make to that list is the order: the more free disk space you have, the better Defrag works, so free up all the space you can before running it. 15% free is the Microsoft recommendation, the more the merrier.

(However, you should never defragment Solid State Drives (SSDs). It's totally unnecessary, and only serves to shorten the SSD lifespan.)

Soundman · 14-10-2008 1:00am

You only do this once every 9 months?

I do it once a fortnight!

The_Conductor · 15-10-2008 8:58pm

Soundman wrote: »

You only do this once every 9 months?

I do it once a fortnight!

What the hell are you using your machine for that it needs defragging every forthnight? I abuse mine like nothing, regularly get my main system drive down to 20-30Mb (from 80Gb) and still only defrag every couple of months. I do a daily incremental backup though- and a weekly full backup (just over 5 terrabytes of errr stuff backed up......)

S.

MunsterCycling · 15-10-2008 9:57pm

Why not just run the defrag as a service, defrag should be run almost weekly at least to keep the drive ship shape!

MC

Soundman · 16-10-2008 1:29am

smccarrick wrote: »

What the hell are you using your machine for that it needs defragging every forthnight? I abuse mine like nothing, regularly get my main system drive down to 20-30Mb (from 80Gb) and still only defrag every couple of months. I do a daily incremental backup though- and a weekly full backup (just over 5 terrabytes of errr stuff backed up......)

S.

As MunsterCycling said, I run it so as to keep my drive running as well as I possibly can. I'm constantly adding, moving and deleting files so want to keep things running smoothly.

Silenceisbliss · 16-10-2008 10:23am

If the screen dims, press the Function key(fn key) and the key at the top of the keyboard with a sunlight icon and an upwards facing arrow, press the two together, this should brighten screen.

if you gotta be told that, please, for the LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT take a screwdriver to your laptop....in fact, just step away from your computer altogether and go watch the television or have a sandwich or something.... sheesh!

seriously, so NOT take a screwdriver to ur lappy unless your comfy with voiding your warrenty

Service Your LAPTOP!!

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