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Need Advice: If i turn my Laptop into Server how long will it Last? (europe.pub)
submitted 2 weeks ago by lord_turtonahugra@europe.pub to c/Tech@europe.pub
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Just need a rough estimate. I have a 10yr old laptop. I want to turn it into a Server. So it will be running 24x7.

How long before it stops working?

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[–] zer0squar3d@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Chickenf662 said it best. Too many factors. Hdd typically dies first, replace it with ssd if not already done. Make sure you clear out the vents/fans to keep temps low, heat kills everything.