Posted 3/29/2017 17:51 (#5930887 - in reply to #5930234) Subject: RE: Help! Old laptop is dying slowly
Concur.
The drive can be replaced relatively inexpensively...if you have data you need to salvage do it now.
ETA when it finally quits try removing the drive, bag it and put it in the freezer for an hour or two, reinstall. This is the last resort option. If you have irreplaceable data try a professional recovery service.