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

Why would my hard drive show up in the BIOS, but not in Windows? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Should I buy a new laptop or spend $400 to repair my 2004 Dell Inspiron 600m? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 14 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

Dead PC Diagnosis Filter - am I on the right track? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 6 answers

Should I attempt to clean up a "demo model" laptop running Windows Vista for a friend? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 8 answers

Anybody know of a good computer repairman/shop in or near Pittsfield, Mass? My wife's Dell desktop has developed an alarming hum (sometimes loud, sometimes soft), and she'd like to have someone take a look at it, but it would be nice not to have to play throw-a-dart-at-the-Yellow-Pages.
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 7 answers

I believe I have a decent case for Apple to replace my defective Powerbook G4 with a shiny new Macbook Pro. How do I make this happen? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 19 answers

Considering opening a computer repair store. Input desperately needed. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 22 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

Can my 2002 iBook be revived? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 11 answers

What's inside my computer that's causing little slices on my fingertips? The last two times I've opened up one of my computers, I've gotten long, shallow cuts on my fingertips that I didn't notice until I was closing everything up and saw blood on my hand. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 16 answers

So it looks like my iMac G5 hard drive died some time this afternoon while the computer was on and I was not in front of it. Great! I'm still covered by warranty, so there's that. BUT. When the hard drive died... I, err, may have been in the process of downloading porn through BitTorrent. (Nothing illegal, but y'know, it's porn.) Obviously I have to bring this computer in for repair, and will probably have to give the HD to some kind of data-recovery service, and so when some techno-wizard hopefully gets things going again, there that porn file will be, sitting right out on my desktop. This happens all the time, right? Are they going to be scandalized? (I am in NYC, so my guess is no, but...) What level of humiliation or other problems am I looking at here? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 16 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

The CDRW/DVD-ROM drive on my Dell 5160 laptop is dead. I have a replacement drive. But I don't know how to pull the old one. I've worked on desktops quite a bit, but I've never done any real service on a laptop, other than upgrading memory. My Google-Fu has failed me. Can you help?
posted on Apr 10, 2006 - 5 answers

What are the strange noises coming from my computer? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 16 answers

Is this monitor worth repairing? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 10 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

How much should I charge per hour as a computer repair person? How much should I charge to set up a website for someone? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 17 answers

Please help me diagnose a dead computer. The missus' computer was just dead one morning. Pressing the power butten results in absolutely nothing. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 13 answers

PowerMac motherboard (logic board) shorted, help me fix it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 6 answers

computer repair: I have an old Mac G4 Titanium laptop (first generation I think) with a broken mouse button that I would like to repair myself or have repaired cheaply. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2005 - 9 answers

IBM Thinkpad Brick: I've recently come into posession of an IBM 600E Thinkpad. As a Mac user, I don't plan for this to be my main machine. But it'd be great if I could use it to test web design work, and perhaps to tinker with Linux. The problem is, it won't turn on. What's the best way to have it looked at and perhaps repaired? I don't particularly want to go to the local CompUSA and would like a solid estimate before sinking any money into it. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2005 - 10 answers

Looking for recommendations for home computer tech support in Toronto, Canada. Nerds on Site seems pretty good, anyone want to give a recommendation for a buddy or company that does great work?
posted on Jul 29, 2005 - 1 answers

HELP! My computer is having some strange problems that look to be pretty serious! I've got a Presario running XP. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2005 - 5 answers

My Dell monitor died. Advice needed on its current condition or possible alternatives for next purchase (considering a flat-panel). -->
posted on Nov 22, 2004 - 6 answers

I'm in line to get a free Zire 71 - if I can fix it. Any suggestions where to start? [MI]
posted on Sep 8, 2004 - 2 answers

Klutzyboyfriendfilter! My boyfriend dropped his 867Mhz G4 Powerbook and now it's busted. We're looking into repair options. [more]
posted on Aug 7, 2004 - 5 answers

ComputerRepairFilter: I need some help tracking down the source of a computer problem. [More Inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2004 - 18 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

My computer's fan just gave out completely. Is every second it stays on eminent danger or do I have a few hours?
posted on Jun 27, 2004 - 9 answers

I think my PC's power supply might be acting up. What are your thoughts?
posted on Apr 4, 2004 - 14 answers