Making your old computer run faster

Many of us have one of those old and unused PC forgotten and left to rot in the attic. But what about giving it a new life ? Sounds good ?

What you'll need :
  1. Cleaning cloth
  2. Rubbing alcohol
  3. Thermal Paste(optional)
  4. Empty SSD
  5. New Ram module

1. Disassembly and Cleaning

To disassemble your laptop you might want to see a video guide for your specific laptop. After you completely disassemble your laptop, clean the display, lid, keyboard, and chassis with the cleaning cloth and rubbing alcohol. Make sure that you don't spill the alcohol over the whole thing.

Disassembled laptop
Source : http://www.techrepublic.com

Cooler CPU with new thermal paste

If you want cooler CPU you can also replace the thermal paste on your PC. First remove the heatsink and/or fan from your PC, then remove the thermal paste on your CPU using some cotton sticks and rubbing alcohol. Then apply a blob of new thermal paste, then simply put the heatsink back again and press firmly.

Here's a link to video guide https://youtu.be/QBNP5I2y668?t=4m23s

2. Adding new components

Installing RAM

You need to install more RAM on your PC, but if your PC already has more than 4 GB of ram, you can skip this step.You need to know the specs of your PC to get the correct RAM. Buy new RAM with capacity of your PC's need, so combined your PC will got more 4 GB or more of RAM. But be careful, check your computer's maximum supported RAM capacity before buying more RAM.
Source : https://www.technibble.com

Installing SSD

This one is simple, you just need to unscrew and detach the old hard drive, fit the SSD, and screw it back again. If your laptop has two HDD slots, then you don't need to remove your old hard drive.

Samsung 850 EVO SSD
Source : http://www.samsung.com
I would recommend the Samsung 850 EVO, I've bought one and I've used it on my daily computer.It is fast, affordable, and available in various capacities.

3. Reassembly

Of course you need to put all the parts together again. Make sure you don't left anything behind.

4. Installing fresh OS

Since the new SSD is empty, you need to install a new OS. It'd be better if you install a newer OS, if you use windows then you better get Windows 10. If you use Mac then you should install the latest version of Mac OS your Mac supports.
Therefore thanks for reading and also check my youtube channel here

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