WHAT'LL IT COST TO FIX?

Computer repair advice and case studies from our engineers

We fix a lot of computers. Most jobs are straightforward – cracked screen, overheating fan, laptop that won’t turn on. But some are genuinely interesting, and a few teach us something we didn’t expect.

This is where we write about it. Real repairs we’ve done, problems we see regularly, and practical advice for anyone trying to work out what’s wrong with their machine before picking up the phone. No padding, no “in today’s digital world” nonsense – just the stuff that’s actually useful.

Computer No Power And No Boot Issues – Motherboard Causes

No power and no boot issues – motherboard causes

Not sure if it’s a dead board or something simpler? It is often not the motherboard. This guide covers the real causes of no power and no boot – from shorted rails and liquid damage to charger faults and USB-C negotiation failures – and how a proper diagnosis tells them apart.
Liquid Damage To Laptops What Can And Cannot Be Repaired

Liquid damage to laptops – what can and cannot be repaired

Liquid damage is usually a mix of two problems – a short circuit when power is present, and corrosion that starts once moisture and residue sit on the board. Whether a laptop can be saved depends on what got wet, how far the liquid travelled, and whether it was powered on afterwards.
Laptop Fan Clogged With Hair Fibres And Fine Dust Forcing The Cooling System To Work Harder

Laptop fan cleaning – when cleaning alone is enough

Laptop fan cleaning – when cleaning alone is enough This article is only about cleaning dust out of a laptop’s cooling system: the fan, the heatsink fins (the thin metal slats), and the air path from the intake to the […]
Laptop Fan Noise Causes You Should Not Ignore W

Laptop fan noise – causes you should not ignore

Laptop fan noise – causes you should not ignore Laptop fans are meant to make some noise. That is how they move heat out of a small case. What matters is the type of noise, and when it happens. A […]
Real World Example Of How Dust Inside A Computer Affects Cooling Reliability Not Appearance

Computer overheating explained – real causes and real fixes

Computer overheating explained – real causes and real fixes Computer overheating is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Some heat is normal, especially when you are doing heavy work like video calls all day, exporting files, running accounts software, or gaming […]
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Importance of regular laptop fan cleaning

As technology continues to advance, laptops have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether we use them for work, entertainment, or communication, it’s important to keep them in good working condition. One of the most crucial components of […]
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This is the dustiest computer we’ve ever cleaned

One of the most dusty desktop computers we have ever cleaned. The outside was so dusty that all airflow openings were completely blocked. No airflow was flowing in or out of the computer. The customer called us right on time […]
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) Hard drive replacement

Customer called us with request to replace hard drive for Macbook pro. There is a lot of Macbook pro models with different hard drives installed, so we asked for serial number. It was was quite old Macbook pro laptop model […]
Motherboard Repair Ddr Ram Socket Resoldering And Replacement

DDR 4 memory socket replacement for Asus motherboard

The customer asked us to repair a broken memory socket in the expensive Asus x99 desktop motherboard. The socket was damaged while taking graphics card out. The motherboard was unusable as memory chips were not working. It was an expensive […]
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Sony Vaio laptop Hard drive replacement

The customer contacted us because of the hard drive issue with the old Sony laptop. There was the message with smart protection and it meant that it can be imminent hard drive failure. The laptop work was slowing down constantly for […]