I have a Dell Inspiron e1505, and a small chunk of the white plastic frame around the keyboard/cpu area has broken off. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2008 - 5 answers
I have an ancient Thinkpad 570, and the hard drive finally died. Hardware not recognized. I've pulled out the old one (it rattles ominously) and am wondering if I can replace it with a new generic laptop drive, rather than having to go with overpriced proprietary stuff. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 9 answers 
How do I remedy the error message I'm getiting on my laptop about the windows\system32\config\system file being missing or corrupt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 15 answers
My Toshiba Satellite laptop has this problem. But, there's a catch: I'm pretty computer illiterate and don't know how to fix it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 9 answers
My laptop gives a "system timer error" and so I probably need some guidance in replacing my laptop's CMOS battery [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 9 answers
I'm looking for a reptable laptop repair shop that handles Gateway/e-machines systems and would attempt to re-solder or replace a broken power jack rather than replacing the entire mainboard. I'm in Tempe, AZ, but a reputable mail-in company would work too. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 2 answers
How can I get my MacBook screen and iSight repaired quickly (by March 6), safely and affordably? I'm in Canada and I do not have AppleCare. The screen cracked and iSight stopped working after I dropped it about a metre, but the laptop is otherwise usable. I'm searching on Google but I would like some recommendations of specific companies.
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 7 answers
PC laptop diagnostics and repair in L.A.: Recommendations, please. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 3 answers
Averatec is holding my laptop hostage for the last three months, what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 9 answers
Should I/Can I get my Thinkpad repaired [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 10 answers
How difficult is it to replace a laptop's cooling fans? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 9 answers
My Powerbook is bent. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 5 answers
So, I used the wrong BIOS flash on a HP laptop ze5375us. It is now bricked. My girlfriend is rather pissed...... [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 11 answers
BSODFilter: I tried to install a RAM upgrade in my girlfriend's Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop, and got nothing on screen after powerup. So I replaced the old DIMM, and got the BSOD -- the file that was missing was a driver for the Intel video adapter. Long story short, it's still not working. [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 10 answers
I am trying to replace a laptop keyboard but the final screw has burred and neither the regular or precision screwdriver works. If someone suggests that I go to repairman and 50 bucks to fix this, I am likely to do serious damage to this laptop (namely by throwing it against a wall). Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 11 answers
What is it? Is it possible to repair? Or where on Gods green earth can I get a replacement? Slowly increasing white strip with sporadic coloured lines throughout on my notebook screen. Funnily enough it is more frustrating to look for the answer than it is to just try to ignore it. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 7 answers
Due to circumstances out of my control, I must find a local computer repair shop and receive a written estimate on the cost to repair my laptop. [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 3 answers
Can this laptop be saved? eMachines M2105 bought refurbished from Tiger Direct outlet near Toronto two years ago (90 day warranty). Recently the power cord developed the "jiggle it to make it work" disease. Only it turns out that it wasn't the cord but the jack inside the computer that had the problem. Now the jack is completely loose from whatever it had been attached to and so the computer doesn't go. While online third-party parts dealers seem to have jacks for just about any other eMachines laptop, no-one seems to have this one. And the official eMachines parts supplier says I need to replace the mainboard (which costs about two-thirds of what I paid for the laptop for the part alone). [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 15 answers
Looking for a good laptop repair place in Sacramento or the Bay Area. [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 3 answers
Should I attempt to repair my broken laptop screen? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 10 answers
I'm dropping my laptop off for service--what do I need to do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2006 - 10 answers
One of the rubber "feet" on the bottom of my notebook computer came off and I can't seem to find it. Where can I purchase a replacement? I called technical support (Gateway), and they said they do not ship them nor can they repair it in their warehouse. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2006 - 6 answers
Gather 'round ye Mefites,
come and listen to my song
about me and my laptop
and how BEST BUY done me wrong.
My laptop died while in their arms,
they claim she never cried,
my tale is a woeful one,
you bet there's [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2006 - 19 answers
Laptop repair in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2006 - 2 answers
Laptop repair filter: I dropped my laptop (HP Compaq nc8000, warranty expired) and now my DVD player doesn't work. As this is my first laptop I know nothing about laptop repair. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 8 answers
Can you find instructive examples of shady high-tech auctions on eBay, especially in regard to notebook computers? Can you relate things you have seen in a high-tech auction listing that set off warning bells for you? What should I watch out for? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2005 - 10 answers
I have a Toshiba e310, that mysteriously stopped starting up when I turned it on. It's not completely dead, it comes up with the default bootscreen and then just sits there. Windows XP detects an unknown device, and that's it. I've tried doing a hard reset, soft reset, and letting the battery drain. Is there any use for it? Does anyone know of a way to recover it?
posted on Feb 13, 2005 - 6 answers
My PowerBook is shocking my delicate forearms. The light silver paint on front edge of the laptop is majorly wearing off. What's a quick and inexpensive way to fix it? [+]
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 10 answers
LaptopRepairFilter: I need to remove the bezel on a Fujitsu Lifebook C-series (C-6530) to measure and replace the cold cathode lamps that have failed. I've Googled off and on for a few months now, looking for service or dis-assembly manuals, with no love to be found. (Much more inside)
posted on Jul 28, 2004 - 4 answers
