Archive for the ‘Laptop Repair’ Category


Laptop coolers can help prevent overheating.

Does your laptop need a cooler?

Unless you're saving on heating bills by cuddling up with your computer every night, laptops that overheat definitely aren't cool. In fact, overheating can cause system crashes, slow a computer's performance and lead to more serious Read More

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Dropped laptops are fairly common, regardless of how careful a user is with his or her computer.

How to repair a crack in a laptop case

One of the perils of owning a laptop is the tendency for it to tumble violently to the ground. Even if a computer user is not prone to bouts of clumsiness, he or she might may still need to repair a laptop that falls accidentally. The exterior cas...Read More

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Some cracked laptop screens can be salvaged by using toothpaste as a repairing agent.

Mind the gap: How to fill scratches in computer screens

Anyone that has owned a laptop for an extended period of time knows that scratches appearing on the screen are inevitable. Some scratches can probably be lived with, but others obstruct the screen so badly that a repair must be initiated.

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Individual keys can be easily replaced by computer users.

How to fix stuck keys and a broken keyboard

Most laptop users can recall a time when they were typing and suddenly a key broke or got stuck. At the time, users may think they'll need to communicate without using that particular letter (hopefully it's not the "E" key). Fort...Read More

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Avoiding the temptation to eat or drink near a laptop is the only sure way to avoid potentially harmful  spills.

Avoiding the demise of a laptop following a spill

The convenience of laptop computers leads many of their users to multitask while plugging away at their machines. However, eating and drinking while using a computer can produce a death sentence for laptops.

The best way to prevent a spill ...Read More

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Placing a laptop on an uneven surface can lead to overheating.

How to fix an overheating laptop (and how to prevent it from overheating in the first place)

When a laptop turns off without warning, becomes hot to the touch or emits a steady whine, many users fear their computers are experiencing their death throes. But, by implementing a few simple Read More

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Certain tools can help consumers remove bloatware from their computer

Useful tools that can uninstall bloatware

Most consumers have encountered bloatware at some point, even if they didn't know how to identify it. These are the frivolous programs that computer manufacturers include on new machines. Things like special toolbars, links to search engines o...Read More

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What do you do if a laptop is working but there is no picture?

The laptop’s running, but there’s no picture

When a desktop computer is running normally but no picture appears on the screen, users can check the cords between the PC and monitor to ensure a connection. But, when a laptop's screen remains blank even after it's been turned on, there ...Read More

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Sound problems can be frustrating for laptop users

Laptop hardware problem: No sound

Sound problems are one of the more common maladies to befall laptops. Typically a sign of a hardware issue, these situations can sometimes result in cases where the laptop's speakers stop working altogether.

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Energy-saving power plans can help laptops maintain battery life

How to set up a power plan in Windows

Windows computers have a number of shutdown options that are designed to allow users to resume work quickly and conserve energy. Once they've grasped what each mode does, users can set up a plan to help manage their computer's power use. A...Read More

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