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If your old laptop has become slow and you do not have the budget to buy a new one, then you can make it as fast as new by upgrading RAM and SSD for just ₹ 2000. Learn the easy and cheap way, by which your laptop will start running fast and smooth…
Laptop speed will change just by changing SSD and RAM
Is your 5 year old laptop running slow now? It takes 5 minutes to start, hangs as soon as you open 2-3 tabs at a time and is very difficult to work with. Think once before spending Rs 40-50 thousand on buying a new laptop. For just Rs 2000, you can make your old laptop as fast and smooth as new.
Cheapest way to make old laptop fast
The two biggest reasons for slowing down an old laptop are low RAM and slow HDD storage.
By upgrading these you can increase the speed of the laptop manifold.
What do you have to do?
- increase ram
- Most old laptops have 4GB or 8GB RAM. Change it to 8GB or 16GB.
- 8GB RAM Price: ₹800-₹1200
- This makes multitasking very easy.
- convert hdd to ssd
- Remove the old hard disk (HDD) and install an SSD. 512GB SSD Price: ₹900-₹1300
- By installing SSD, the laptop starts 5-10 times faster and files open instantly.
- Total Cost: ₹1800 to ₹2300 (RAM + SSD)DIY
How to upgrade?
- Check the model number of the laptop (search on Google).
- ‘Upgrade RAM and SSD’ on YouTube [आपका लैपटॉप मॉडल]’ Search.
- Open the bottom panel with a small screwdriver.
- Remove old RAM and HDD and install new ones (5-10 minutes work).
- If you do not know technical work then you can get the work done in a local computer shop for ₹ 300-500.
Benefits of upgrade
- The laptop starts running 2-3 times faster.
- Startup time becomes 30-40 seconds.
- The problem of hanging and slowdown is over.
- By buying a new laptop, 40-50 thousand rupees are saved.
- Old laptop easily lasts for 2-3 more years.
Keep in mind:
Always buy RAM and SSD according to the laptop model.
Check the warranty to see if upgrading will affect the warranty.
Before buying a new laptop, upgrade your old laptop with RAM and SSD. In just Rs 2000, your old laptop will become as fast and smooth as new. This is the smartest and economical solution especially for students and office people.
About the Author
Afreen Afaq has started her career with Network 18 as a Tech Journalist, and has more than six years experience in ‘Mobile-Technology’ beat. She is a high-performing professional with an established and proven …read more
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