2015-08-03

The Complete Mac Refresh Process

There are some simple steps that anyone can follow in order to restore life and speed back into their older laptop. If you are not sure of how to safely complete the procedure, or if you would like further assistance with other Mac problems, visit a professional Mac repairs provider in Melbourne.

After several years, everything gets gradually slower and less responsive. You might notice your internet browser takes a minute to load, or that your screen freezes often. After a few years, the problems reach a new level of frustration. Other than this, you will have no idea if your computer is more vulnerable to a virus or other failure and all of your hard work could be lost. It is a good idea to organise a revamp service when you notice a steady decline in performance.

The first step is to back up your files. It is always a good idea to back up your important files, because you never know what could happen without warning. Things that you simply cannot afford to lose, such as study notes, work documents and even your music can be backed up on an external hard drive. While people are told again and again to back up their files, so many still don’t. A professional service should back up all of your files as standard, but you will certainly want to double check before handing your laptop over. There have been so many horror stories that began with the simple assumption that data would have already been backed up.

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Once you have checked (and double checked) that your precious files are safe, it is time to wipe the hard drive. This will get rid of any nasty bugs that may have found their way in. With a fresh slate we can begin to build from scratch, making sure each step is done correctly. A fresh operating install will be needed, and it will take some time to reset your preferences and settings. Next up is installing your apps from scratch. As well as reinstalling your standard favourites, talk to a tech head or do some online research about apps that can help you will cleaning or maintaining your laptop in the future.

Updating is a procedure that needs to be carried out every now and then before it gets out of control. Failing to do so can leave your Mac vulnerable. Once all the latest versions are installed and preferences are set, it is time to restore all of your data from the external hard drive. As well as a soft and hardware cleanse you will want to perform some more physical detox steps. For example, the fan is one of the most common problems that laptop owners report. Nowadays we often sit with a laptop in bed or in other areas where it does not get proper air flow. The system overheats and the fan works overtime to try to compensate.

Give your fan some TLC, even by just taking the back apart and vacuuming or blowing to clean it out. If you take your laptop to a professional they will professionally clean your fan as standard, and you will likely immediately notice quicker load and operating speeds. While you’re at it, give the whole screen and keyboard a good wipe down to finish the job. Be extra careful with your screen that you don’t apply too much pressure that you damage the LCD, especially if it has a touch screen component.  Also use water sparsely, only to dampen a cloth, otherwise you could risk water damage.

Alternatively, leave your valuable laptop in the hands of a qualified Professional Mac Repairs Team in Adelaide and visit MacZen.

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