If your laptop is getting older it may start having problems soon. Instead of throwing it away and spending money on a new one, you need to see if it can be repaired first. Keep reading to learn of two problems that are a sign you need to take the laptop to a repair service.
Will Not Charge
Over time the battery will start to deplete on a laptop. If this is happening with yours, you may notice it does not stay charged as long as it once did. Your laptop may also not charge up to 100% no matter how long you leave it on a charge, or it may not charge at all.
Fortunately, this is easy to repair in most cases as a laptop repair service can replace the battery with a new one. This is a simple repair that does not take long. There are many laptops that cannot be opened to gain access to a battery, but a professional has the knowledge and expertise to know how to do this.
If the laptop repair service finds your battery is in good condition, the problem could be with the charging port. If there is a problem with this, the charging cable cannot make a good connection when charging your laptop. This requires an internal repair and like the battery is a simple repair for a professional to do. They can also replace the charging port if needed.
Virus, Spyware, Malware
If you notice your laptop shuts down by itself, runs very slow, and gets a lot of pop-ups, you may have a virus, spyware, or malware on your computer. You also may notice when you type in a website address it takes you to a different website. There is software that you can download for free to run scans on your computer. There is also software that you can purchase.
If you have no experience removing viruses, spyware, etc., you should consider taking the laptop to a repair service. They have software they use and can also determine why you got the infection on your computer. They will then take steps to prevent it from happening again. They do this by installing anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-malware software. The repair service will show you how to run updates on the software and how to run scans periodically.
There are many more signs your laptop needs to be repaired, such as hearing strange noises, getting too hot, problems connecting to Wi-Fi, and the keyboard not working. For more information on laptop repair services, contact a professional near you.
