Most Common Laptop Hardware Problems

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PCs are mostly built with all security measures because all of their sensitive components and hardware are housed inside the casing to protect the components from dust and other harsh elements. However, despite the protection, some common PC hardware problems occur. Even though most complex computer issues at the workplace are often solved by the business IT support team, most of the common problems that occur in small computers occur quite often on a personal computer. It is very important that you identify and recognize such problems. Following are some of the most commonly found hardware-related problems on your PC.

Monitor is blank

The most common computer problem which occurs is that of a blank monitor. Most people who work with laptops have come across a non-working blank monitor at least once. In such cases, you have to first and foremost check the power systems and supply cord. Sometimes, the laptop’s video cable might be loosened so you have to just push the video cable and place it again and this would help you to fix this problem.

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Problems of mouse

For a variety of purposes, the mouse is used such as for playing games or for opening files, moreover, it also facilitates easy navigation which gives you easy access to your data. The most common problems that are related to the mouse include failure to move, connection problems, freezing on the screen, or damage to the mouse.

Mouse is jumpy

If your mouse is jumpy then it may sound strange right?  Actually, a jumpy mouse is a muted mouse that cannot be scrolled. If your mouse is a track and ball mouse, then you have to just simply turn it over and open the ball container by removing the excess debris and cleaning the dirt that lines the rollers. You need to eliminate the dust that has been collected around the optical sensor in the case of an optical mouse.

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USB camera is unable to recognize PC

Even when you connect to your USB camera, your PC might not be able to recognize it and throw errors like the “Device not recognized” error. This might arise due to the USB connector problems or the software malfunctioning. Before plugging turn ON the camera. This action will be able to solve your problem.

My smartphone will not synchcronise with my laptop

For ensuring the backup of your smartphone, it is important for you to regularly sync your phone content with your laptop. Your PC might fail to sync with your smartphone at times. There can be many reasons. It is advised that close all your programs during syncing or backup.

Problems of keyboard

We all know that the keyboard is the most important part of any computer. The keyboard allows typing and also gives commands as well. However, there might be some common potential problems with the keyboard which include keyboards that don’t connect to the computer, stuck keys, broken keyboards, or keyboards where the letters end jumbled up.

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Power Cord Problems

Whether it be a laptop or desktop, power cords are a vital part of any computer. The laptop needs the power cord to work. Your laptop can run on batteries for a limited amount of time but it needs the power cord for recharging. An improper connection is the most common problem with the power cord.

Motherboard Problems

The motherboard contains several parts of the computer that includes the RAM, BIOS system, mass storage, and CPU. Since the computer motherboard contains several devices it can create numerous potential problems. Motherboard problems range from BIOS problems to too little RAM. Fixing a specific problem will depend on the problem and in worst-case scenarios purchasing a new motherboard will fix the problems.

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Strange Noises 

It's usually due to a hardware problem or a noisy fan that your computer makes a lot of noise. You should back up your data just in case you’re hard drives generate a lot of noise right before they fail. Hard disk fans are fairly easy to repair.

Overheating

If an adequate cooling system is missing in your computer casing then your laptop's components may begin to generate excessive heat while in use. If your laptop becomes too hot to handle then switch it off and let it cool down. You also need to inspect the fan and ensure that it is operating in good order.

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Slow Internet

Clear the cookies and temporary internet files on a regular basis which will improve the speed of your Internet browser. In the windows search box type ‘% temp% ' by pressing enter which will open the temporary files folder.

 Insufficient Memory

A lot of memory is demanded by Processor-intensive programs. The central processing unit (CPU) is aided by Random-access memory (RAM) which stores instructions linked to common operations. Software crashes and slowdowns can occur without enough RAM.

Conclusion:

These are some of the above-mentioned commonly found PC hardware problems. However, you can easily find a solution for these minor issues since you can observe most of these issues are related to PC peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, USB camera, etc. 

Hence, one of the root causes of hardware issues lies within your devices. For proper functioning, some devices need a program to connect to the PC. This program is referred to as the Device drivers. The communication between the hardware and operating system is done by the drivers which helps in the proper functioning of the peripherals. All your devices such as video cards, keyboards, mouse, or any USB device plugged into the computer requires device drivers.

We hope this blog will be useful for laptop users in resolving their most common hardware problems.

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