5 signs your laptop needs a repair

Laptops rarely fail all at once. Most give small warnings first — and catching them early usually means a cheaper, faster fix.

1. It shuts down on its own

Sudden shutdowns often point to overheating or a weak battery. Dust inside the fan is a very common cause.

2. It's much louder than before

A fan that runs loudly all the time is working too hard. Cleaning and fresh thermal paste can help a lot.

3. The battery drains fast

Batteries age. If yours lasts less than half of what it used to, a replacement may be due.

4. Everything feels slow

Slowness can be software, a failing hard drive, or too little memory. A proper check tells you which.

5. Strange clicks or screen flicker

Clicking can mean a failing drive. Back up your files right away and bring it in.