@Soblow Consider getting a new machine anyway and ditch the laptop case in lieu of a Desktop conversion...

#DIYPerks did one of those years ago, and in theory that should work...

I guess YOLOing a machine with a potential reward is better than letting it die an avoidable heat death...

Also #ReUse > #ReCycle and #Upcycling a machine is a valid way to do the former...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3fnsGHe8eE

@machias Personally, I think that #Reusing and #Refurbishing is very important and can be done...

And even a broken machine can be salvaged by parting it out and #Upcycle|d like #DIYperks showcased here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLP_L7Mgz6M

Fantastic use of a #Framework Laptop Mainboard and Battery by
#DIYPerks

https://youtu.be/aUKpY0o5tMo

Fantastic use of a Framework Laptop Mainboard and Battery by
#DIYPerks

https://youtu.be/aUKpY0o5tMo

@DosFox If you need access to some #CCSS programs to do your creative works, then #macOS is the best option AFAIK...

Personally, I like some #DIYPerks' - style #upcycling...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3fnsGHe8eE