5 Signs Your Laptop is Dying (And How to Save It)

## 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.