Revision to Lenovo B575-1450 Troubleshooting
| === Hard drive error === | |
| - | If RAM is replaced and computer is still running slow, frequently freezes or computer crashes frequently, hard drive may need replaced. |
| + | If RAM is replaced and computer is still running slow, freezes or computer crashes frequently, the hard drive may need replaced. Damage to the hardware of the hard drive can be caused by the laptop overheating, dropping the laptop, or getting it wet. If the damage to the hard drive is physical, consider replacing the hard drive. |
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| + | Another cause of hard drive error is damage to the software. If corrupt files were downloaded or if malware has infected the software of the hard drive, you may be able to recover the hard drive through a recovery disk. If you contact Lenovo with the make and model of the device, they will send the appropriate recovery disks needed. If the disks do not recover the information on the hard drive, consider using a hard drive recovery service. |
| === Not enough RAM === | |
| - | If computer performs basic functions slowly or crashes while attempting to do basic functions, you may have bad RAM or insufficient RAM. |
| + | If computer performs basic functions slowly or crashes while attempting to do basic functions, you may have bad RAM or insufficient RAM. Replace RAM on your computer. |
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| === Faulty hard drive === | |
| - | If RAM is replaced and computer is still running slow, frequently freezes or computer crashes frequently, hard drive may need replaced. |
| + | If RAM is replaced and computer is still running slow, freezes or computer crashes frequently, the hard drive may need replaced. Damage to the hardware of the hard drive can be caused by the laptop overheating, dropping the laptop, or getting it wet. If the damage to the hard drive is physical, consider replacing the hard drive. |
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| + | Another cause of hard drive error is damage to the software. If corrupt files were downloaded or if malware has infected the software of the hard drive, you may be able to recover the hard drive through a recovery disk. If you contact Lenovo with the make and model of the device, they will send the appropriate recovery disks needed. If the disks do not recover the information on the hard drive, consider using a hard drive recovery service. |
| === Not enough RAM === | |
| - | If computer performs basic functions slowly or crashes while attempting to do basic functions, you may have bad RAM or insufficient RAM. |
| + | If computer performs basic functions slowly or crashes while attempting to do basic functions, you may have bad RAM or insufficient RAM. Replace RAM on your computer. |
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