I've noticed that my hard drive is constantly at 100% usage, even though not much is running on my computer. I've heard some folks saying that upgrading to an SSD could help, but I have no idea how to go about that myself, and I can't afford to pay a technician to do it for me. Is there any other way to fix this issue?
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A hard drive that's constantly at 100% typically means there's either a software problem, or your hard drive might be failing, especially if it's an older model. You should look into replacing it sooner rather than later.
It’s likely that your hard drive is old and failing. An SSD really is the best option. If you can’t swap it out right now, you might just need to manage it until you can afford the upgrade. There are video guides for disassembling computers and cloning drives if you decide to go that route!
Your operating system is likely running all sorts of read/write operations on that hard drive nonstop. If it's an older model, it might just be too slow. An SSD would be a big upgrade in speed, trust me.
I had a similar issue once, and it turned out to be a faulty cable. It might be worth checking yours. It could be a quick and cheap fix!
Honestly, getting an SSD is the best solution. It's really not that complicated to replace if you check out some tutorials online. Just make sure you do a bit of research specific to your laptop model for a smoother process.
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