• Laptop hardware testing and troubleshooting
• DC Power Socket (Jack) repair and replacement
• Laptop Hard Drive replacements and upgrades
• Laptop Memory (RAM) replacements and upgrades
• Data & Settings Transfer between desktop to laptop or laptop to laptop
• Laptop Screen issues, overheating, broken USB ports and more
• BIOS Password removal (from most laptops)
  

Isn't laptop repair expensive?
Generally hardware related problems on laptops cost more to repair since more labour/skill is involved and parts are dearer in comparison to those for desktop PC's.
However, depending on the problem, the repair could cost as little as £40.00.
There is no charge if a fix is not possible. If the notebook is repairable and the client decides not to go ahead with the repair, a diagnostic/disassembly fee of £20.00 is payable.

The socket where the laptop charger plugs into the unit is broken - can it be fixed?
This is a very common fault caused by bad design and/or rough handling of the notebook computer.
Most laptop DC power sockets/jacks are soldered directly to the motherboard. Sideways pressure on the plug caused by pulling (e.g. tripping over) the cable or by knocking the plug can cause the internal DC socket to be damaged or broken off the motherboard.
The laptop charging socket may not always be broken - sometimes it only needs re-soldering to the motherboard.

Faulty power jack symptoms include:
» Movement of the power plug causes the power/battery-charge light to go out
» Visibly broken DC socket or socket pushed right into unit
» Laptop won't charge but works until battery runs out (can also be a charger problem)
» Sparking from area where the power lead plugs into the laptop

The manufacturers and suppliers will usually tell you the motherboard needs replacement which can cost hundreds of pounds, but...
Most DC Jacks can be replaced (or repaired if it's just the solder that's broken). Repairing broken DC sockets on notebooks is not in itself a particularly difficult task - the worst part of the job is the disassembly and re-assembly of the laptop! The whole job will normally take between 3-4 hours to complete.

Replacement DC power sockets for laptops vary in cost between manufacturers and models so the total repair cost including labour will usually be between £60.00 - £100.00.
New parts (sockets) will always be used, except in cases where the part is not damaged and only requires re-soldering.

The success rate for typical DC Socket repair is about 90%. With a repair cost of less than £100 and a "no fix -no fee" policy on irreparable items, you have nothing to lose!

* If unit is still under warranty, please try to get your repair done by the supplier/manufacturer since any disassembly we perform will most likely invalidate your warranty. DC Socket/Jack repairs are performed at the clients own risk. Where the the motherboard itself has been damaged, repair may be very costly or un-economical. We will advise the client in these situations before continuing.