eli5: If modern computers and smartphones etc have no moving parts, then what causes their performance to steadily deteriorate as they age?
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Well for one thing these devices do still have moving parts, or at least, parts that can be manipulated and thus get worn out. Laptops still have fans, and they definitely have hinges that can wear out or break. Smartphones have sensitive touchscreens that are susceptible to cracking and breaking. And another failure mode that many people don’t realize is the power adapter socket breaking, just from the wear and tear of being plugged and unplugged all the time.
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