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Quality of the laptop itself, your use of it, fan conditions etc, all play a factor. A 5-year lifespan seems pretty normal, especially if it's not high-end or has had heavy use.

I've had my current laptop for over 3 and a half years. It will be four years in May. I've used it heavily, and I'll probably replace it this year or next year.



Lifetime Sales Predictions 

Switch: 151 million (was 73, then 96, then 113 million, then 125 million, then 144 million)

PS5: 115 million (was 105 million) Xbox Series S/X: 57 million (was 60 million, then 67 million)

PS4: 120 mil (was 100 then 130 million, then 122 million) Xbox One: 51 mil (was 50 then 55 mil)

3DS: 75.5 mil (was 73, then 77 million)

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