One of the UK's best HP, Toshiba and Compaq laptop repair facilities. Our engineers are qualified to fix problems like cracked LCD, dark screen with dim image, display brilliance, empty screen and damaged backlight on the majority of HP, Toshiba and Compaq notebooks. We can service more or less all laptops and notebooks, with the exception of Apple products.
A very professional service - laptop looks good as new.... I had a video problem on my Toshiba, LaptopRepair1.co.uk repaired the systemboard for 169+VAT - Excellent value repair.... Repaired my DC power socket pin and USB ports - Thanks... My retailer wanted 89+VAT just to diagnose the laptop - LaptopRepair1.co.uk offered FREE diagnosis and fixed the problem for £59... My wife dropped her Toshiba laptop and broke the power pin on the DC socket - Toshiba wanted to change the motherboard for £397 - LaptopRepair1.co.uk fixed it for £129 and its perfect
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Laptop Repair Los Angeles

You'll love our service...

  • a fair NO FIX - NO FEE policy
  • No hourly charges and no diagnosis fees
  • 20+ years computer engineering skills
  • Professional IBM trained engineers
  • Best quality tools and methods
  • Good relationships with manufacturers
  • Fast access to rare spare parts

... and our low prices.

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The audio connecters can get worn with regular use or if the cable is yanked. These are usually soldered onto the motherboard or on a separate audio board. Replacing the audio boards is quite easy. Re-soldering the sockets on the motherboard involves removing the motherboard and can be a very difficult repair. Most people only use the speaker connection and that is the one that frequently gets damaged. Most DIY motherboard repair fail becuase the components near the Toshiba power socket pin are damaged by heat. Always use a temperature control soldering iron with a micro tip. This allow you to control exactly where the heat is applied Following is a list of error codes in sequent display on the PIO debug board. 1Fh Test 8237A page registers. 1Eh Initialize monochrome adapter. 1Dh Initialize color adapter. 1Ch Initialize video (6845Regs). 1Bh Initialize video adapter(s). 1Ah Reset PIC’s. 19h Check sum the ROM. 18h Dispatch to RAM test. 17h Sizememory. 16h User register config through CMOS. 15h Reset counter / Timer 1.

               


 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


We usually advise against these repairs. We are an HP electronics repair company and firmly believe that "if it works leave it alone". Minor scratches and cracks on the body are not worth repairing. Most customer approach us for cosmetics repairs when they are about to sell the laptop - it is usually more cost effective to accept a lower price for the damaged laptop than to get it repaired and sell it. With more people using Wireless HP PCMCIA and Cardbus adapters for networking at home and at work, we are seeing a lot of laptops with damaged PCMCIA ports. The problem seems to occur when the laptop is carried in a case without unplugging the Los Angeles wireless card. This causes the card to push into the port and break it or dislodge it from the socket on the motherboard. In some cased the Los Angeles PCMCIA slot is soldered onto the motherboard and the force can pull the tracks off the pcb surface. Dislodged and broken ports can be repaired, but soldered ones may require a replacement of the whole motherboard. This expensive repair can be easily avoided unplugging the card before putting it in a carry case. Intel Centrino mobile technology represents Intels best notebook technologies designed specifically for mobile computing with integrated wireless LAN capability, breakthrough mobile performance while enabling extended battery life and sleek, easy-to-carry notebook PCs. This is Intels first set of integrated computing technologies designed from the ground up for wireless notebook PCs. Intel Centrino mobile technology supports some of the leading wireless security hardware, and software;, as well as with leading, access-point providers to allow users to stay connected and productive on the go for a truly mobile lifestyle. With Intel Centrino mobile technology, three components work together to enable outstanding mobile performance, extended battery life and integrated wireless LAN capability in thinner and lighter notebooks. These components include the Intel Pentium M processor, the Intel 855 chipset family and the Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection Family.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LAPTOP REPAIR FAQ:

Q. How can you offer a NO FIX - NO FEE service when most companies charge for  inspections and engineer time even when they can't repair the laptop or the parts are too expensive?

A. Our aim is to only profit from successful repairs. We are confident that our expert engineers will repair 95% of the laptops we receive at the quoted price. We give you an honest and realistic quote before you send us the laptop. We actively discourage uneconomical and impossible repairs being sent to us - this saves you time and carriage costs. 

Q. What happens if the cost of repair is higher than the phone quote?

A. There are a few cases where a laptop has suffered more damage than the initial diagnosis would suggest. The engineer will call you with his findings and provide you with a revised quote. You have the right to decline the repair. If you collect your laptop from our premises there is absolutely NO CHARGE.

Q. What is the delivery charge for returning the laptop?

A. We charge £18+VAT delivery/insurance for laptops being returned to a UK mainland address. You can also arrange for collections from our premises and only pay your own courier service. 

Q. Some companies try to sell you a replacement laptop because they make bigger profits on sales than on repairs. Do you sell laptops? 

A. We are a repair company 100% - we don't sell any laptops, so there is no conflict of interest. We understand that moving to a different laptop can be a big inconvenience and very time consuming. Most users prefer to have their existing laptop, with all their favourite software and data, fixed. Most new laptops are now sold with Vista and users may need more time to learn the new operating system. Your old camera, scanner, printer or webcam might need new Vista drivers. Some manufacturers have no plans to create Vista drivers for older hardware.

Q. What is the time scale for repairs?

A. It really depends on the exact nature of the fault. Most backlights, keyboards, LCDs and broken power socket pins can be repaired in 1-2 days, when parts are in stock, otherwise 4-5 days. Video and motherboard faults usually take 2-5 days because extensive testing is required after repairs. Same day repairs need to be prearranged to ensure that engineer time and parts are allocated for the job - please call.

Q. What happens if my computer develops the same fault during the 60 day warranty period.

A. We have a very low returns rate, about 1 in 70 repairs. With all complex electronics there is a small chance that a fault may recur. We aim to give all warranty jobs top priority and fix the fault quickly. We also reimburse the postage for warranty returns. If the fault can't be repaired then a FULL REFUND will be given for the initial repair and the laptop returned to you. 

Q. Do you have a workshop in Los Angeles?

A. No. We are based in the UK and only service notebooks for UK customers. We receive a lot of laptops for repair from abroad via friends in the UK. We will only return the laptop to a UK address.

We are looking to network with laptop repair companies who provide a similar high quality service and fair terms for customers in other countries.


Common Faults:


Power Socket Pin Repair

Laptop Backlight Repair

Laptop Video Fault Repair

Laptop Software Virus Recovery

Laptop Motherboard Repair

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