Laptop Hardware Repair
You might need a nerd if…
- Your computer is shutting off randomly and giving you error messages
- You need to upgrade your laptop memory
- Your computer won’t boot up
- Your laptop can’t hold a charge or won’t charge at all
- You have missing keys or need a new keyboard
- The laptop screen is broken
- The screen doesn’t appear to be broken, but it displays no image
If your laptop is nickel and diming you, don’t throw it out! It may be a simple matter of replacing some of its hardware to restore it to perfect working condition.
If you need our help, just call us at 1-800-919-6373 or fill out our contact form. We’d love to hear from you.
Here are some of the hardware repair services we offer at Nerds On Call.
We can fix, replace or upgrade your RAM
If you multitask, use word processors, play 3D games, or do graphic design, you may find your laptop would run a whole lot better with a RAM upgrade. We can talk with you about your computing needs and set you up with an upgrade which gives you the best bang for your buck.
If your laptop won’t boot up or crashes constantly, you may need to reseat or even replace some of your RAM. We’ll run a completely free diagnostic and replace faulty RAM for you.
See also: Laptop memory upgrade
Replacing or repairing the hard drive
Fed up with not having enough space for your data? We can upgrade your hard drive so that you don’t need to worry about storage again. We can also set you up with cloud storage solutions so that you have the perfect combination of local and remote storage. If you are getting blue screens, sudden crashes, or errors that say no hard drive has been found, it could be that you’re dealing with a faulty hard drive.
When this happens, we’ll do our best to restore your data. We’ll also replace your hard drive for you, making sure we set you up with hardware which is reliable and sufficient for your storage needs.
Read more: Laptop hard drive repair
Installing a new optical drive
DVD and CD drives are slightly “old tech”, but they’re still incredibly useful pieces of hardware and a lot of people depend on them to access archived data or simply to watch a movie in their downtime.
If your DVD or CD drive is no longer working, we can remove it from your laptop and install a new one for you.
Replacing the keyboard
One of the most common problems we see with laptops is damaged keyboards. We take our laptops everywhere, so it’s easy for a keyboard to be damaged by drops and spills.
Don’t put up with a keyboard that’s frustrating you! We can fix individual keys or whole keyboards so that they are working as good as new.
When the old keyboard is removed, we can install the new one by reversing all of the previous steps.
Related page: Laptop keyboard repair
Fixing overheating problems
If your computer is making beeping noises, if the fan is constantly working or if it’s simply shutting off unexpectedly, you may be dealing with an overheating problem.
We can take a close look at your computer’s innards, fixing every aspect of its heat management system, from dust and fur clogged circuitry, to damaged fans, to not enough thermal gel over the CPU.
Read more: Laptop fan replacement
Fixing display issues
When a screen breaks, many of our customers assume that they’ll have no choice but to purchase a new laptop. This isn’t the case at all! If your laptop screen is broken, or if you’re noticing that it’s gradually fading or getting too dark to comfortably use, we can perform a LCD screen replacement for you.
We can run a free diagnostic on your laptop if the cause of your screen issue is unclear and we’ll give you solid advice on what you need to repair it. If you do need the LCD screen to be replaced it will still cost a fraction of the cost of a full laptop replacement.
See also: Laptop screen repair
Replacing the DC power jack
If your laptop won’t power on at all, it could be something as simple as a broken power cord or power switch. It could also be something more elaborate and complicated, such as faulty RAM or a faulty motherboard.
We’ll run a full diagnostic to isolate the cause of your problem and find the least expensive and most practical solution for you.
Related article: Laptop DC power jack repair
Nerds On Call can repair your laptop hardware
If you have a laptop hardware problem, you don’t have to try to fix it yourself. We have stores throughout California and Oregon, and we can accept your laptop in the mail if you don’t live near our stores. No matter where you are in the continental U.S., we’ll repair your laptop quickly. That way, you can get back to using it for your own enjoyment. Just give us a call at 1-800-919-6373 or fill out our contact form.If you’d like more information about we do laptop repairs at Nerds on Call, check out our full page on laptop repair.
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Questions nerds often hear about Laptop Hardware Repair
Can I do hardware repair on my own?
Sure. But you’ll need a few tools. And it can be very time consuming or difficult if you’ve never done it before. You’ll often have to remove multiple components to get to the one you want to repair or replace. If you’d rather skip all of that and have us do it for you, give us a call
How do I tell the difference between hardware and software problems?
Trial and error. It’s best to try software fixes first, then look at hardware if you’ve already ruled out software. The exception to this is if there is obvious physical damage.
Laptop Fan Replacement
Laptops make heat and plenty of it! Because so many delicate components are squished into your laptop’s sleek and slimline casing, adequate heat management is essential. The vast majority of that job falls to your laptop’s fan. When things go wrong with your fan all sorts of unp…
Laptop Fan Replacement
Laptop RAM Upgrade & Repair
There are a lot of misconceptions of what RAM does. Most people think “computer memory” is the hard drive. RAM is more like the short term memory in your computer. Here’s how it works. You ask for a piece of information, say a photos of your kids at the lake...
Laptop RAM Upgrade & Repair
Motherboard Repair & Replacement
Your motherboard is a lot like your spine. Everything in your computer needs to use the motherboard for power, to relay information, and for cuddling, ok, just kidding on the last one, but seriously why call it a motherboard if you can't cuddle with it? Apple calls theirs a logic board; who wants to cuddle with that? It sounds like something a Vulcan would come up with and you can't cuddle a Vulcan, they just look at you... weirdos. Ok, back to the motherboard repair thing. Diagnosing a bad motherboard is difficult. There really isn't any way to be sure if your motherboard needs to be repaired until you've tested everything else in your machine. Even then it's probably your power supply anyway. One telltale sign of a bad Motherboard is to look at the transistors on the motherboard. If they have crud kind of coming out of them, are crooked, or leaning it could mean your motherboard is bad. More often than not though when EVERYTHING else in your system checks out and you still get inexplicable crashes, it's probably your motherboard. Nerds On Call Computer Repair can replace your motherboard. This isn't a small task by the way. You vae to remove the CPU, the fans, and yank that sucker out of the case. This can take hours if done properly. Once done, if the wrong board is used to replace the old motherboard you'll have to reformat your hard drive, reinstall your operating system, and all of your data. ARGH! Anyway, we replace motherboards, like 1,000 times a year, so we've gotten pretty good at it. As for repairing your motherboard, I wouldn't suggest it. The motherboards don't cost much to replace and once you start soldering components on or off a motherboard the world gets mor complicated than it needs to be.
Motherboard Repair & Replacement
Laptop Hard Drive Repair
Sometimes when your hard drive starts to go bad you’re given a few hints. A tell tale clicking, or buzzing, a slower and slower start up, sometimes there is even an electronic burning smell. However, most often there is no warning at all. At some point your computer just won’t boot up anymore, or you get an error before windows loads.
Laptop Hard Drive Repair