Laptop Repairs and Servicing!

Laptops tend to need a little more looking after then tower PC systems.

Its a lot easier to break connections on Laptops, such as the usb ports or especially the mains connection. Laptops tend to be moved around a lot on kitchen tables, on your lap in the lounge etc. Most of these can be easily remedied but can occasionally impact on the actual motherboard and can mean its cheaper to replace the laptop than to go to the ex pence of a repair.

Because Laptops take so much longer to strip down and test the components we charge £35 to diagnose a laptop. We will then let you know the cost of the repair, and if the laptop is viably worth the expense. If you go ahead with a repair then you wont be charged for diagnosing the fault.

With software, its the same as on a tower system. We recommend a good anti virus program and back it up with other software which you then run on a regular basis to keep the machine running as smooth as possible.

Make sure your laptop is covered under your house insurance and check with your insurers that your laptop would be covered if you take it outside the house. Many teenagers now have a laptop to take to college etc.

The rule when buying a laptop is to buy the best you can afford at the time. It's a lot more expensive to update a laptop in the future so try to ensure that what ever you buy will do all you need it to do.

 

Recommended Extras.

USB Mouse - The touchpads are fine for occasional use but if you are using the laptop on a desk, most people find a decent mouse much more comfortable

USB Hub - If you are likely to be using your laptop in other rooms it is worth investing in a hub to plug in your printer, mouse etc. Then when you put your laptop back on your desk you only have one lead to plug in

Comfortable Laptop Bag - You may not plan to be taking your laptop out but especially for new users, its surprising how often it can come in useful out and about.

Screen Wipes - Laptops can get really filthy. You can buy screen wipes very cheaply for the screen as well as the keyboard etc.