Revision to HP EliteBook 820 G3
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| - | [title|HP EliteBook 820 G3 |
| + | [title|HP EliteBook 820 G3] |
| [summary]Released June 2009 model number L3C64AV.[/summary] | |
| * Hard disk/Drive errors[br] | |
| - | The hard drive in your device may have an error. You may format your hard drive or purchase a ++[link|https://www.laptopinventory.com/ModelDetail.php/HP/EliteBook/840-G3/Hard%20Drive/999999998|replacement. |
| + | The hard drive in your device may have an error. You may format your hard drive or purchase a ++[link|https://www.laptopinventory.com/ModelDetail.php/HP/EliteBook/840-G3/Hard%20Drive/999999998|replacement.]++ And install it following this ++[link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gVB91jUL_U|Youtube]++ video. |
| * Not Enough RAM. [br] | |
| - | Upgrading the RAM may be a solution. ++[link|https://www.walmart.com/ip/8GB-DDR4-2400MHz-SO-DIMM-for-HP-EliteBook-840-G3/660462492?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7952&adid=22222222222399531746&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=75041808274435&wl4=pla-4578641341970330&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=660462492_10000008085&wl14=hp%20elitebook%20840%20g3%20compatible%20ram%20purchase&veh=sem&gclid=315ba851b23d1b28a146cb7d198a498f&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=315ba851b23d1b28a146cb7d198a498f|Purchase |
| + | Upgrading the RAM may be a solution. ++[link|https://www.walmart.com/ip/8GB-DDR4-2400MHz-SO-DIMM-for-HP-EliteBook-840-G3/660462492?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7952&adid=22222222222399531746&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=75041808274435&wl4=pla-4578641341970330&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=660462492_10000008085&wl14=hp%20elitebook%20840%20g3%20compatible%20ram%20purchase&veh=sem&gclid=315ba851b23d1b28a146cb7d198a498f&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=315ba851b23d1b28a146cb7d198a498f|Purchase]++ a compatible RAM and ++[link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdX9tItu4tE|install it]++[br] |
| === Software: === | |
| If the issue with your computer is software related, then there is a possibility of malware/adware attacks or windows registry errors. | |
| - | * Software-related sluggish performance may be caused by viruses i.e trojan virus which may be contracted from downloaded unofficial games, applications, accessing unreliable file sharing sites, and bootlegged movies. To prevent virus infections, use trusted antivirus products, avoid clicking pop-up advertisements, scan email attachments, and avoid downloading files off sketchy websites. [link|https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/landing-page/direct/sem/mtp-family/desktop/non-brand-ad.html?csrc=bing&csrcl2=main-ad&cctype=desktop-nonbrand&ccstype=&ccoe=direct&ccoel2=sem&pkg_id=521&affid=1484&cid=238381&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=[EN-US][Search][NB]%20Antivirus&utm_content=[nb][bmm]%20antivirus%20laptop&utm_term=%2Banti%20%2Bvirus%20%2Blaptop&msclkid=6f39c63ca54e1c5adf81a511e50e4885|Purchase|new_window=true] and download this antivirus and run it to fix the problem. |
| + | * Software-related sluggish performance may be caused by viruses i.e trojan virus which may be contracted from downloaded unofficial games, applications, accessing unreliable file sharing sites, and bootlegged movies. To prevent virus infections, use trusted antivirus products, avoid clicking pop-up advertisements, scan email attachments, and avoid downloading files off sketchy websites. [link|https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/landing-page/direct/sem/mtp-family/desktop/non-brand-ad.html?csrc=bing&csrcl2=main-ad&cctype=desktop-nonbrand&ccstype=&ccoe=direct&ccoel2=sem&pkg_id=521&affid=1484&cid=238381&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=[EN-US|https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/landing-page/direct/sem/mtp-family/desktop/non-brand-ad.html?csrc=bing&csrcl2=main-ad&cctype=desktop-nonbrand&ccstype=&ccoe=direct&ccoel2=sem&pkg_id=521&affid=1484&cid=238381&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=[EN-US][Search][NB]%20Antivirus&utm_content=[nb][bmm]%20antivirus%20laptop&utm_term=%2Banti%20%2Bvirus%20%2Blaptop&msclkid=6f39c63ca54e1c5adf81a511e50e4885|Purchase|new_window=true] and download this antivirus and run it to fix the problem. |
| * Having too many applications/website tabs open. To fix this, close tabs that you are not working with. | |
| - | * Insufficient storage. Having insufficient storage causes the device to run slow or crash. Delete unused applications or [link|https://www.laptopinventory.com/ModelDetail.php/HP/EliteBook/840-G3/Hard%20Drive/999999998|purchase |
| + | * Insufficient storage. Having insufficient storage causes the device to run slow or crash. Delete unused applications or [link|https://www.laptopinventory.com/ModelDetail.php/HP/EliteBook/840-G3/Hard%20Drive/999999998|purchase] more storage for the device. |
| == ***Fan Noises*** == | |
| ''This issue may be due to dust accumulation, cleaning will need to be done to fix this issue.'' | |
| - | To begin the process of cleaning the dust out of the computer, you must first ensure that the laptop is turned off entirely and if there are any cables plugged into the device, unplug those as well. There should be no electricity running through the computer. From there, turn the computer onto its bottom and begin unscrewing it to display the battery. Remove the battery and find the air vents, they should be on the outer edge. Unscrew the panel, open it up and the fan can now be seen underneath. You can now begin the process of cleaning out the dust from the fan. you can also watch this [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLIs592MTGI|youtube video |
| + | To begin the process of cleaning the dust out of the computer, you must first ensure that the laptop is turned off entirely and if there are any cables plugged into the device, unplug those as well. There should be no electricity running through the computer. From there, turn the computer onto its bottom and begin unscrewing it to display the battery. Remove the battery and find the air vents, they should be on the outer edge. Unscrew the panel, open it up and the fan can now be seen underneath. You can now begin the process of cleaning out the dust from the fan. you can also watch this [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLIs592MTGI|youtube video] for detailed step-by-step instructions. |
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