It seems like everybody except me has had issues with their computers. Well, now it is my turn. I think my laptop is sick.
Lately it has been getting really overheated really fast, and I've noticed the screen flickering. Ugh.
Granted, it is about 6 years old, but it still stinks. I love my laptop. And I use it to do freelance work from home. And I so cannot afford another one right now.
The problem is that with the screen flickering, it could be just the screen going. But they can't just replace the screen on a laptop (I asked). So I would need to buy a new one.
I actually found one at Staples for a great deal, and it has just about everything I want/need. But again, no money.
Mums and Dads said that if mine holds out long enough, they will get me a new one for Christmas! THANKS MUMS AND DADS!!! I am, of course, worried that it will konk out before then, though.
And then I wonder, if it doesn't die, do I take the chance that it still has a few good years left in her and wait it out, or do I get a new one when they are all on sale at great prices for X-mas? The one I found yesterday was under $450, was a compaq (my fave), and had a huge hard drive and RAM capacity. I would love to find one under $350, but I don't know if holiday sales will be that good.
Anyways, I am backing up my had drive and everything important to me today, and hoping my poor baby has at least a few more months in her.
Sick laptop...
August 18th, 2008 at 05:30 pm
August 18th, 2008 at 05:35 pm 1219080945
Overheating is a serious issue.
As for the screen flicker, is there any way to attach the laptop to an external monitor? It won't be portable, but it's one way of getting around the screen itself.
I'm kind of surprised that someone told you the screen can't be replaced. Typically, it can, but it's usually not financially worthwhile.
Yeah, I'd probably start saving up for a new computer soon.
August 18th, 2008 at 05:43 pm 1219081431
August 19th, 2008 at 03:39 am 1219117176
My daughter has problems with her screen. It is like a connector that gets bent each time you open and close it, gets old and worn and then the connection gets fuzzy. Maybe try leaving it open all the time. Just a thought.
August 19th, 2008 at 11:06 pm 1219187180
Just a thought! Hope you figure it out soon!
August 24th, 2008 at 02:21 am 1219544475
My screen gave out on my last one which was 2 years old I did use another monitor until I bought another one, but the screens can be replaced for about $200
August 24th, 2008 at 06:27 am 1219559276