The life expectancy of a laptop battery or desktop hard drive

Our laptops and desktops have become a lifeline to work, social networking and day-to-day activities. So when either breaks down, it can feel like our entire world is crumbling. You want to do all you can to ensure that they are functioning at top speed, to avoid the unimaginable: a complete and utter breakdown and system failure. The average life expectancy on a laptop battery or a desktop hard drive is approximately three to five years; however this can vary depending on the living conditions you provide for both electronics.

How do you go about extending the lives of your laptop’s battery or desktop’s hard drive? Here are some simple tips:

•    Avoid dropping your laptop or computer’s hard drive. A laptop or hard drive that is moved around back and forth every day probably won’t last as long as if they were left in one area most of the time. This movement isn’t usually enough to hurt a battery or hard drive, but just like anything else, abuse and repetition are not going to help extend their life span.

•    Keep your laptop and hard drive reasonably cool. Heat can cause many problems, like parts to expand or become loose; and these factors can greatly increase their wear and tear. Therefore try to avoid overheating your laptop and desktop by ensuring that the cooling fan is in an open spot, not too close to anyplace where dust bunnies can linger.

•    Do not keep these electronics plugged in at all times. If you are not using your laptop or computer, simply turn them off.

•    Regular maintenance check-ups are an excellent way to prevent any future mishaps. Therefore, whether you have a desktop or laptop: it may be in dire need of a general clean up!

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