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Laptop repair or upgrade? No chance to purchase one.

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miknes123
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07-18-2016, 05:30 PM
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My laptop is a Dell Inspiron i5 5567, 7th generation, with a 1TB HDD and 8 GB RAM. I bought it four years ago for university purposes. The issues I’m facing are:

1) It uses 100% disk space and freezes when clicking on the nth button or trying to scroll.
2) Even without full disk usage, the same problems occur.

I’ve tried all possible fixes and haven’t found any tutorials or forum discussions to help. I haven’t started formatting or installing Windows yet.

Q1) Any suggestions?

What I’m considering:
1) Replace the 2.5" SATA SSD with a 256 GB SSD, as my current hard drive is only 500 GB.
2) Increase RAM from 8 GB to 16 GB by adding another 8 GB module.

Is this really necessary? Could the problem be fixed by repairing it in a workshop? Are there any repair ideas for this freezing issue?

I have no budget to buy another laptop, as my family can’t afford 1200$. This might become a possibility after two years. My workload mainly involves reading PDFs and opening many tabs at once—sometimes I need to open 30-40 simultaneously. That’s why I’m thinking about adding RAM. I also stream on Discord for motivation, which increases my RAM usage.

I definitely need this laptop for learning programming, though it’s mostly basic web development, not advanced. So I don’t require a high-end machine.

IWTL—should I upgrade or just repair myself? I won’t take the laptop to a shop because my family won’t let me. Could you recommend some repair tutorials if the problem isn’t hardware-related?
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miknes123
07-18-2016, 05:30 PM #1

My laptop is a Dell Inspiron i5 5567, 7th generation, with a 1TB HDD and 8 GB RAM. I bought it four years ago for university purposes. The issues I’m facing are:

1) It uses 100% disk space and freezes when clicking on the nth button or trying to scroll.
2) Even without full disk usage, the same problems occur.

I’ve tried all possible fixes and haven’t found any tutorials or forum discussions to help. I haven’t started formatting or installing Windows yet.

Q1) Any suggestions?

What I’m considering:
1) Replace the 2.5" SATA SSD with a 256 GB SSD, as my current hard drive is only 500 GB.
2) Increase RAM from 8 GB to 16 GB by adding another 8 GB module.

Is this really necessary? Could the problem be fixed by repairing it in a workshop? Are there any repair ideas for this freezing issue?

I have no budget to buy another laptop, as my family can’t afford 1200$. This might become a possibility after two years. My workload mainly involves reading PDFs and opening many tabs at once—sometimes I need to open 30-40 simultaneously. That’s why I’m thinking about adding RAM. I also stream on Discord for motivation, which increases my RAM usage.

I definitely need this laptop for learning programming, though it’s mostly basic web development, not advanced. So I don’t require a high-end machine.

IWTL—should I upgrade or just repair myself? I won’t take the laptop to a shop because my family won’t let me. Could you recommend some repair tutorials if the problem isn’t hardware-related?

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clix800
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07-18-2016, 11:12 PM
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Hey there,
There really isn't a way to boost performance without some hardware adjustments.
Yes, I agree with what you've said. Consider adding another RAM stick and switching to a fast SSD for your boot drive. These upgrades are affordable right now, so replacing the HDD entirely would be a good idea.
Your laptop will then run much smoother, games will load quicker, and the extra RAM should help reduce stuttering.
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clix800
07-18-2016, 11:12 PM #2

Hey there,
There really isn't a way to boost performance without some hardware adjustments.
Yes, I agree with what you've said. Consider adding another RAM stick and switching to a fast SSD for your boot drive. These upgrades are affordable right now, so replacing the HDD entirely would be a good idea.
Your laptop will then run much smoother, games will load quicker, and the extra RAM should help reduce stuttering.

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VitoSEXY
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08-06-2016, 04:57 PM
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Consent was given. A new Windows update on a fresh SSD typically resolves the issue well. Adding more RAM is always beneficial. The primary alternative would involve disassembling the device to remove the thermal paste and clear debris.
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VitoSEXY
08-06-2016, 04:57 PM #3

Consent was given. A new Windows update on a fresh SSD typically resolves the issue well. Adding more RAM is always beneficial. The primary alternative would involve disassembling the device to remove the thermal paste and clear debris.

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Sahrend
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08-07-2016, 01:31 AM
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An SSD upgrade offers the best performance improvement possible.
You'll be surprised by the impact it has.
The easiest method is to use the Samsung SSD migration app.
You can obtain the app and guidance here:
Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global
Access various related software for your device, such as Samsung Magician, tailored for Samsung memory products, and gather relevant details.
www.samsung.com
You need a sufficient SSD capacity to accommodate the data from your old HDD.
A 1tb Samsung 870 SSD costs around $110.
Additionally, you'll require a USB to SATA adapter cable, like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-VCOM...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1409827226842&psc=1
Execute the app to duplicate your C drive and all Windows files onto the SSD.
This process might take several hours.
Once complete, swap in the new SSD for your HDD.
You can watch a demonstration here:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spldop-OLtY
Maintain the original HDD untouched.
Meanwhile, consider installing an 8GB RAM module if desired.
Crucial provides a compatibility app with multiple choices:
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-...t-...vD_BwE:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds#memory
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Sahrend
08-07-2016, 01:31 AM #4

An SSD upgrade offers the best performance improvement possible.
You'll be surprised by the impact it has.
The easiest method is to use the Samsung SSD migration app.
You can obtain the app and guidance here:
Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global
Access various related software for your device, such as Samsung Magician, tailored for Samsung memory products, and gather relevant details.
www.samsung.com
You need a sufficient SSD capacity to accommodate the data from your old HDD.
A 1tb Samsung 870 SSD costs around $110.
Additionally, you'll require a USB to SATA adapter cable, like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-VCOM...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1409827226842&psc=1
Execute the app to duplicate your C drive and all Windows files onto the SSD.
This process might take several hours.
Once complete, swap in the new SSD for your HDD.
You can watch a demonstration here:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spldop-OLtY
Maintain the original HDD untouched.
Meanwhile, consider installing an 8GB RAM module if desired.
Crucial provides a compatibility app with multiple choices:
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-...t-...vD_BwE:G:s&gclsrc=aw.ds#memory

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