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Stellenbosch Students: How to Keep Your Laptop Running Through Exam Season

Exam stress is enough — don’t add laptop crashes. Simple Stellenbosch student laptop tips + Digissential’s repair, backup, and support services.

Digissential Team 2 min read Updated 10 Sept 2025

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TL;DR: With 32,000 SU students depending on laptops, exam season is prime time for failures. Follow these simple prep steps — and if disaster strikes, Digissential is your fast, compliant local repair partner.

Why exam season kills laptops

  • Heat + dust: long study hours = overheating, shutdowns.
  • Dead batteries/chargers: students often discover these mid-exam.
  • Slow systems: background apps and malware bog down laptops under pressure.
  • Lost files: unsynced notes or essays vanish when drives fail.

Exam laptop prep (5 steps)

  1. Update early — patch Windows/macOS and key apps at least 2–3 days before exams.
  2. Speed-up basics — close unused apps, uninstall bloat, clean temporary files.
  3. Check cooling — make sure fans aren’t blocked; elevate laptop slightly to improve airflow.
  4. Back up coursework — use OneDrive/Google Drive Known Folders or an external USB drive.
  5. Test power gear — carry your charger, check cable health, and keep spares if possible.

When to call Digissential

  • Laptop crashes, lags, or overheats in the middle of exam prep.
  • Forgotten passwords or account lockouts on exam day.
  • Lost coursework (we run data recovery + restore backups).
  • Wi-Fi failures in digs, residence, or libraries.

We provide:

FAQs

Q: What’s the most common laptop failure during exams?
A: Overheating and slow performance are the top issues. Fans clogged with dust cause shutdowns at the worst times.

Q: Should I update my system right before exams?
A: Update a few days before, not the night before. That way you can patch safely without surprise errors.

Q: How do I keep files safe if my laptop crashes?
A: Enable OneDrive or Google Drive Known Folders. Digissential also offers student-priced Data Backup (Basic).

Q: Can you help me remotely if my laptop dies during exams?
A: Yes — we run same-day Remote Support sessions to fix settings, accounts, and Wi-Fi even if you’re off-campus.

Q: What if my laptop needs a deeper repair?
A: Bring it in. We offer diagnostics, transparent rates, and CPA/POPIA-compliant service.

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Updated on 2025-09-10.