Your laptop might be your primary work device, main source of entertainment, and personal photo album all rolled into one. Because it’s one of your most important possessions, a glitching or dying computer can feel like a serious emergency. While taking your beloved machine in for laptop repairs is a smart move, there are some important steps you should take care of first.

What to Do Before Having Your Laptop Repaired

1. Migrate Important Files to the Cloud

If you’re using an Apple® device, your most recent files should automatically upload to iCloud®. However, just to be safe, check to make sure everything important is backed up, particularly if you use your computer for work or school.

2. Disable Your Password

The laptop repair tech will probably need to reboot your system several times while fixing it, so they’ll need to get in. Instead of handing your password or code to someone else, the easiest and safest approach is to just disable the login requirement until you get the laptop back.

3. Delete Sensitive Information

You use your laptop for everything, so it probably contains a wealth of sensitive information. Before letting someone else go through your computer, delete any tax forms, pay stubs, and banking information as well as any pictures you wouldn’t want anyone to see. Also be sure to sign out of your iTunes®, email accounts, cloud services, and social media accounts. If you have your computer set to store passwords, clear that information as well.

If your MacBook® is overheating, has a cracked screen, or is just acting weird, the Apple experts at Experimax Middleton have the skills and equipment to handle almost any situation. They pride themselves on delivering the fastest, most comprehensive laptop repairs in Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton, MA, and can usually fix most problems while you wait. Visit their website to learn more about their laptop repair services, call (978) 304-0134 to make an appointment, or just bring your machine to the shop, located across from Richardson’s Ice Cream at 149 South Main Street, Suite M, Middleton, MA 01949.