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Impossible computer repairs
Both laptop and desktop computers are assembled from components, allowing them to be disassembled for troubleshooting and repair. However, there are some components and sub-assemblies inside components that are impossible or impractical to repair. These components should never be repaired … Continue reading
How Long Does a Computer Last?
A previous post described how to determine the real age of a computer by looking at the power-on time instead of the date of manufacture. A related question that is frequently asked is how long will a computer last? Based … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Hardware
Tagged battery, capacitor, coin battery, CPU, CR-2023, failure, fan, hard drive, laptop, Li-Ion, Lithium, memory, motherboard, RAM
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Capacitor Failures
We continue to see motherboards with radial electrolytic capacitors in various stages of failure, starting with bulging and proceeding to cracking and leaking. Once they begin to bulge, they continue to expand until they crack and leak. This eventually leads … Continue reading
Posted in Computers
Tagged black screen, blue screen, BSOD, capacitor, Dell Computers, failure, hp, lockup, motherboard, restart
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