Laptop Repair
You might need a nerd if…
- You need to upgrade your laptop’s memory
- Your laptop has symptoms of a virus (redirecting you to websites you don’t want, lots of pop-up ads, etc)
- Your laptop screen is broken or won’t display an image
- You push the power button on your laptop and nothing happens
- You spilled soda on your laptop keyboard. Now you can’t type anything
- One of your USB ports doesn’t work anymore
- Something is stuck in your headphone jack. Now the jack doesn’t work anymore
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Laptop Computer
A laptop computer is a portable personal computer (PC). All of the computer components are housed within a folding shell
Removing a laptop virus
- Boot your computer into safe mode
- Download antivirus software onto a separate computer and transfer it to your laptop
- Run the antivirus software and eliminate the virus
Replacing or upgrading laptop memory
If your laptop will no longer boot up, it may be because one of your memory sticks has gone bad. We can open the laptop and use a process of elimination to determine which stick is causing the problem. We can then replace that particular RAM stick, allowing your laptop to boot up normally again. Even if your laptop memory is working correctly, you may not have enough memory to do the things you want with it. For example, you may want to play 3D games or do video editing, which are very memory intensive applications. We can upgrade your laptop’s memory so it will do what you want it to.Repairing or replacing a laptop hard drive
Here is how we repair a laptop hard drive
We can improve your battery life
Another common problem that laptop owners face is a battery that keeps draining too quickly. Using our remote support service, we can identify what services and components are causing the power drain. We can then consult with you about which of these features of your laptop you need and which can be dispensed with. This will allow you to extend battery life without unduly harming your laptop’s performance. We can then walk you step-by-step through the process of disabling these services and components. This will give you the knowledge needed to re-enable these laptop features if you need them in the future. The best part (as mentioned earlier) we can do it remotely. Just watch us work from the comfort of your own home!See our full page on improving laptop battery life
Repairing laptop WiFi
Read all about repairing laptop WiFi
That broken headphone jack? No problem!
Mending broken fans and fixing other overheating problems
If your laptop CPU fan is broken, your computer may cut off randomly. It may also give you an error message telling you that your fan is broken. We can remove your fan from your laptop and diagnose what is causing the malfunction. In some cases, we can lubricate the fan and get it working again. In other cases, we will have to replace the entire fan. Either way, we can fix overheating problems on a laptop so that your PC will stop cutting off on you.Repairing a laptop keyboard
See also: Laptop keyboard repair
Fixing a broken laptop USB port
USB ports are often extremely important for laptop users. You may need your USB port for an external mouse or to transfer files from your mobile device. If your USB port is not working, it could be a software problem caused by an outdated or corrupted driver. It could also be caused by a failure of the USB port itself. If your USB has an outdated driver, we can update it and get it working again. If there is physical damage to the port, we can remove your motherboard, desolder the USB port, and solder on a new one.Repairing a cracked screen or a screen that isn’t working
Read more: Laptop screen repair
Diagnosing and fixing power problems
If your laptop has no power, it can seem like there is no clue what is wrong with it. But we can diagnose and fix problems with laptops that have no power. The power problem may be caused by a faulty power button, a broken DC jack, RAM that has gone bad, a fried motherboard, or a short-circuit in any of the other components of the laptop. The only way to know for sure is to disconnect and reconnect each component until we find the one that is causing the problem. Once this is done, we can replace the faulty part and get your laptop working again.Nerds on Call and laptop repair
If you’ve got a laptop that just won’t work right, you could spend hours looking through articles on the Internet trying to find a way to repair it yourself. Or you could just send it to us and we’ll get it repaired for you right away. Call us at 1-800-919-6373 or fill out our contact form for laptop repair. We’ve repaired hundreds of laptops over the years. We’ve seen many different designs and configurations. We’re experienced technicians who know how to get laptops repaired quickly. So call us today and tell us about the problem with your laptop. Visit The Nerds: Having computer troubles? Come in to our Sacramento shop to get your laptop repaired today!Super Secret!
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Questions nerds often hear about Laptop Repair
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Why is my laptop so hot?
Laptops get hot when the fans can't keep up with what the computer is trying to do. This can be because of dust, an old laptop, or malware.
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Why does my laptop randomly shut off?
Random shutdowns can be caused by memory corruption, malware, or just old age