Dell
Latitude X300 Motherboard The computer won't switch on or will crash
intermittently. Some video problems also require a motherboard repair
as most video chips are soldered onto the system board. Our engineers
perform component level repairs on most Dell motherboards. We can
replace resistors, capacitors, transistors and also work on the major
chips within your system. Our engineers have many years of experience
and know how to fix most systemboard faults.
Dell
Latitude X300 VGA Video Graphics
faults The system starts up with dots or lines on the
bios or intro screen. Graphics are distorted, blocked or pixilated.
In some cases the system refuses to boot. Strange effects when
windows or mouse are moved on the screen. All these effects can be
caused by a faults related to the graphics chips. About 90% of
faults can be repaired, the rest are caused by cracks on the
motherboard and impossible to repair. Our Advanced Video Repair
Technology enables us to restore full function to your laptop in
most cases. Manufacturers and their tech support always recommend
that you spend hundreds on a new motherboards - we've got a cheaper
alternative. Examples: VGA
Video Graphics Repair
Dell
Latitude X300
Power Jack Pin or Socket The laptop will not charge the battery. When
the battery power runs out the computer stops working. We repair or
replace power sockets where the power pin has broken or has become
disconnected from the motherboard. In some cases the power connector
makes a poor connection with the Latitude X300 jack. This causes arcing
which can generate enough heat to melt the Latitude X300 dc jack and the
power pin may become lose. It is best to get the Dell power socket repair before the battery is totally depleted as this can cause permanent
damage to the battery.
Dell
Latitude X300
LCD Backlight & inverters The laptop switches on but the screen
remains dark. In some cases a faint image is visible on the Latitude X300
screen. This problem can be caused by a faulty Latitude X300 fluorescent light,
inverter, video cable or a problem on the motherboard. Specialist
tools are required to determine the exact cause of the fault.
Backlights use very high voltages and it is easy to cause damage to
the system if they are not correctly handled and installed. Our
engineers can replace the backlight lamps in most TFT/LCD screens
including the new xbrite panels. We also have access to most backlight
inverters and cables. We can perform repairs on some very rare
inverters. It is very easy to destroy an expensive LCD/TFT when
removing/installing the CCFL. Our engineers are trained using broken
LCD panels before they can work on a customer's LCD/TFT unit.
Dell
Latitude X300 LCD Screen We can supply original Dell and compatible
replacement LCD screens. In some cases only refurbished screens are
available. We don't charge extra for installing and testing screens.
Screens come in various sizes (measured diagonally in inches) and
resolutions(XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA...) We need the correct size and
resolution to provide you with an accurate quote. While-U-Wait
installation at Latitude X300 LCD Screen
Dell London
at very reasonable prices and risk-free.
Dell
Latitude X300 Keyboard Most Dell keyboards are damaged by liquid
spills and general wear. We can supply or install keyboards for most
Dell laptops. We also repair keyboard connectors on the system
board.
Dell
Latitude X300 CPU problems Intel CPUs hardly ever go wrong, but are
very difficult to diagnose. Some will crash on rarely used
instructions and at certain temperatures. Unfortunately, hours of
testing can be in vain if the problem instruction isn't executed.
Overclocking a Latitude X300 CPU in a laptop is not recommended as the
cooling systems are designed to dissipate heat at normal speed.
Dell
Latitude X300
Overheating We can install replacement Dell fans and
heat sink parts. In cases where the original fan is not available, we
can install substitute fans which will be equivalent or surpass the
performance of the original Latitude X300 fan.
Dell
Latitude X300 Hinge Some laptops have a problem with the hinge
becoming stiff. It becomes difficult to open and close the laptop lid.
The plastics may also be damaged by a defective hinge.
Latitude X300 CD/DVD and floppy drives Our engineers can repair or replace these
drives. We have a lot of drives in stock and the work can be carried
out very quickly.
Dell
Latitude X300
Hard Drive Faulty hard drives can cause data loss and
stop your laptop from booting into Windows. We can replace faulty hard
drive and attempt to recover your data. After installing the new
drive, our engineers perform a thorough disk test to ensure that your
data is as secure as possible.
Dell
Latitude X300 Software and Drivers Viruses and improper shutdowns can lead to
the Windows XP operating system or the file system becoming corrupted.
We can recover your data and install a fresh operating system or
drivers to prevent crashes. We can also recover your data from totally
dead or unusable computers.
Dell
Latitude X300 Charging problem Charging problems can be due to
batteries nearing their end of life, power supply problems or failed
components on the motherboard (FET, MOSFET, Transistor, Diode or
Capacitor).
Secondhand
or Used DELL Latitude X300
Buying a used laptop is a risk. You may find that the battery
does not accept a full charge or the laptop is unstable. Most
secondhand sellers consider any laptop that boots into Windows as a
working machine, even if it keeps crashing every five minutes. We
strongly advise customers against buying used laptops with a
DOA warranty as some faults are not immediately apparent.
BIOS
update DELL Latitude X300
Many motherboards are destroyed by incomplete or corrupted BIOS
updates. A BIOS update should only be performed if it is critically
important. Don't do a BIOS update just for the sake of having the latest
version on your computer. Ensure that your computer is stable before
performing a BIOS update. Run diagnostics to check memory, hard
drive, keyboard and video graphics. In
99% of cases a failed bios update will make the computer totally unusable
so take a backup of your software and data too. Make sure that you
have a good connection to your mains adapter and that the battery is
fully charged. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER interrupt a BIOS update. Let it
finish, even if it seems stuck and takes a long time.
Q.
Do you supply spare parts?
A. No.
We are in the process of launching a new website dedicated to
supplying spare parts to repair centres and end users.
Fan, 24X CDRW D-Module , Truemobile 1450 802.11 a/b/g MiniPCI card only. , Floppy Drirve D-MOD Can also be used as External Drive via USB Cable, Right Hinge Cover Latitude, Latitude X300 Bottom Plastics Service Kit ( Bottom Plastics(Both Battery Latches Feet Memory Door CMOS Battery and Speaker Included) and System Regulatory Label) (TAA Compliant), Primary Battery 4 Cell Latitude, Primary Battery 14.8V 4 Cell Latitude, Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g MiniPCI Card Only , 8X DVD+/-RW IDE D-MOD, Screw M2x5.5: HDD (4), 24X CDRW/DVD D-MOD, Second Battery 4 Cell Latitude, 8X DVD+RW D-MOD, 4X DVD+RW D-Module, TrueMobile 5100 GPRS PCMCIA Modem Card Service Kit ( Antenna and a GPRS PCMCIA Card) , 30GB HDD 9.5mm 4 200rpm , Duck Head Power Supply Plug, 24X CDRW/DVD Combo IDE, 256MB 266MHz DDR DIMM, Rubber foot bottom (Total Qty 5), Leather Slip Case, 2X DVD+RW D-Module, 24X CDRW/DVD Combo D-Module, 24X CDRW/DVD Combo, 4X DVD+RW, Speaker 1 ea Left or Right, 12.1 XGA LCD Hinge-up Assembly ( Hinge-up Plastics Hinges Antenna for Wireless Mini-PCI Panel LCD Cable and Inverter), Assembly Carrier Plastic Bluetooth , 512MB 266MHz DDR DIMM - External, Keyboard United States English, Screw M2x4: Keyboard (4) Palmrest Bottom (3) Palmrest Top (6) Keyboard Tray (5) Speaker (1 per speaker) Motherboard (3), 6F Power Cord A/C 110 Volt P65 US , Nylon Carrying Case D-Series, Rubber Strap Power Cord Manager Replacement, Connector Header 2X25 Male .5X.5 Gold, 512MB 266MHz DDR DIMM, Customer Kit External Battery Charger, 128MB 266MHz DDR DIMM - External, TrueMobile 1300 802.11b/g PCMCIA Card Kit ( Drivers CD Documentation and TM 1300 PCMCIA Card) , Media Base Docking Station, 3 Foot Flat Power Cord US, 24X CD D-Module , 60GB HDD 9.5mm 5 400rpm , TrueMobile 300 BDC Bluetooth Cable Assembly, Motherboard 1.4 GHz Dothan (Non TAA Version), PCMCIA Dummy Card Blank Insert Latitude, Screw M3x5: LCD Hinge-up Assy to Base Bottom (2), D/Bay External Powered USB Media Drive Bay Housing , Screw M2x3: Fan (4), External Battery Charger, Latitude X300 Bottom Plastics Service Kit ( Bottom Plastics(Both Battery Latches Feet Memory Door CMOS Battery and Speaker Included) and System Regulatory Label) (non TAA version), 1GB 333MHz DDR DIMM, Left Hinge Cover Latitude, Screw M2x3: Modem or MDC (1), TrueMobile 1400 802.11a/b/g Dual band MiniPCI Card Only, Keyboard Tray Latitude Plastic pieces on left and right side of the keyboard and metal piece between keyboard and motherboard ( power and AccessDirect buttons), KIT MDM WRLES GPRS T-MBL US, 24X CDRW/DVD Combo D-Module, SECONDARY 40GB HD 5.4K (4G167), 8X DVD D-Module, 8X DVD D-Module, Screw M2x5: Bluetooth (1), Motherboard 1.4 GHz Dothan (TAA Compliant), 128MB 266MHz DDR DIMM, Screw M3x4.3: Memory Door (2), Pointstick COVERS (incl. qty 2 BLUE) D-Series, AC Adapter 65Watt PA12 (Does not include power cord), Floppy Drirve D-MOD Can also be used as External Drive via USB Cable, External Battery 8 Cell Latitude, Palmrest Assy Latitude, 3 Foot Flat Power Cord US (For D-Series AC Adapter), 2X DVD+RW D-Module and D480 V.92 MDC Service Kit ( MDC Modem and Drivers CD) .
UK REPAIRS INFO
Marlborough House
Business
Hours
Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm
Visitors welcome
Customers are always
welcome to visit us and discuss their laptop repairs with our engineers.
Parking
Info
You can park in the
residents bays on Bruce Road at all times EXCEPT: Mon-Fri 10-11am
& 2-3pm
(PLEASE AVOID THESE TIMES)
Tube/Rail
Harrow & Wealdstone Station is served by National Rail and London
Underground Bakerloo
Line services.
We are a walking distance away and on the same High Street.
Mailing
Info
Most customers send us their laptops by
mail. The average cost of sending a laptop to us using the post is £18
for next day delivery with insurance.
50797
49921
UK's No.1 laptop repair facility for Dell notebooks and laptops. Our repairs include PCMCIA, sparking display display, blue screen of death crash, dim screen, CD jack, display and LCD Monitor. We have most parts available for Dell Latitude X300 notebooks.