Don't wait for the black screen. If you hear grinding noises or feel extreme heat, your laptop is warning you.
Listen to Your Laptop: 5 Warning Signs
Laptops rarely die instantly. They scream for help first. Recognizing these signs can save you data and money.
1. The Jet Engine Fan
If your fan is loud even when you're just on Google, your cooling system is clogged. Heat kills chips. Fix: Cleaning & Paste.
2. The Clicking Sound
A rhythmic "click-click-click" means your Hard Drive head is failing. Data loss is imminent. Fix: Backup immediately and swap to SSD.
3. The Battery Bulge
Is your trackpad hard to click? Or your keyboard bulging up? That's a swollen battery. It's a fire hazard. Fix: Immediate removal.
4. Random Blue Screens (BSOD)
Frequent crashes usually mean a dying RAM stick or corrupt SSD. It's rarely "just a virus." Fix: Diagnostics & Component swap.
5. Hinges Making "Crack" Sounds
If opening the lid feels stiff or makes a cracking noise, the hinge mount is breaking. Ignore it, and it will snap your screen cables next. Fix: Hinge tightening/Epoxy repair.
Conclusion
Maintenance is cheaper than replacement. A RM 150 service vs a RM 3,000 new laptop. You do the math.