Increase Laptop Life?

May 2021 4 102 Report

Increase Laptop Life?

I purchased my first laptop last December (2010). It was a brand new HP with Core i3 and Windows 7 that I needed for work every so often.

I also have an iMac and PC desktop, so the laptop is maybe used once a month for maybe an hour tops (not as often as I had thought I needed...at least not yet).

Is my laptop okay sitting around like it is for so long being used only a couple times a month, or should I be using it more often to increase it's overall lifespan?

Thanks!

Computers & Internet / Hardware / Laptops & Notebooks

Just Wondering0001

Verified answer

It should be fine sitting unused unless it's pulling in lots of dust. Unplug the battery and keep it (both) in a nylon case and You should be fine. Whenever possible use the wall plug for running it, and every 3rd use run it on the battery, then let it charge for an hour, and pack it back up. G'LUCK!!!.

All of these answers are OK. If you plan to store it for

any length of time; remove the battery (after it is fully

charged) and place it in a cool dry location. Use a large

Zip-Lock bag (for the laptop) to store it in (with a small

packet of desiccant to keep the contents moisture-free).

Store same in a cool dry location. Exercising the battery

once a month will keep it's ability to hold a good charge

providing you run the battery down to about 10 % (or when

the laptop will not operate right). This should work well

for you. Keeping the unit clean and free from dust is very

important (as with all electronic devices) to increase the

life of same. Feel free to e-me.

You won't decrease the life of a laptop by letting it just "sit" if anything, it will stay the same or increase.

First off, the number 1 thing that kills computer is DUST. If you store that sitting laptop in a case or a resealable bag where it won't collect dust, you can easily triple it's lifespan.