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    Should I upgrade My Dell Studio 1555 laptop (2009/10) or buy a new one?

    Hi, I have a Dell 1555 with 4GB ram and Core 2 Duo. I can assure you that it will zip effortlessly all the activities you have mentioned. For the uses you have mentioned, IMO, even the Dual Core should do fine. But since you're facing issues and it's only 40 bucks - upgrade the processor. Don't...
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    I think I solved my ‘laptop instantaneous shutdown’ problem. But it makes no sense. Please help.

    I am having a problem for 5 weeks that I can't solve and it's driving me crazy. By the end of the post, you’ll see why I need help from you guys. [EDIT: My warranty expires shortly. There are so many unexplained things, asked as 3 Qs at the end, that I have to assume this problem may recur...
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    Multiple stress tests were done, all of which caused instant shutdown. Will it have harmed my laptop?

    I had to stress test my laptop over 25 times to diagnose an 'instant shutdown' problem. All 25 times, the laptop experienced that shutdown (either due to power-supply issue or heating issue) It doesn't happen anymore. My Question is, since I did so many tests and caused it to shutdown, will that...