Questions tagged [laptop-repair]
Questions about performing repairs on your mobile computer
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Laptop only turning on when pressure is applied
I'm trying to help a friend fix their Toshiba Satellite A665 because its been shutting itself off at random times until it got so bad that it doesn't make it past the BIOS screen before shutting off ...
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Is my shift hitting the fan?
On my laptop, an odd problem has developed. Whenever I press my left shift key, I hear a funny high-pitched sound like something is spinning against it. No other key causes the effect. Is this ...
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Unable to locate annoying noise source in HP DV6 laptop
I've had a HP DV6-1340SS laptop for about 3 years. Some months ago, I started hearing some kind of unusually loud fan noise with no apparent relation to CPU load. It's not the usual air sound, it ...
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A new motherboard or a new ATI graphics chip? [closed]
I have a Dell Studio 1558 laptop which was purchased in July 2010 and I am now facing a problem with it. The laptop switches off automatically after working for around 15 minutes.
When I gave it to ...
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Increase fan speed
I'm currently trying to speed up my fan in an attempt to keep my laptop cooler and running a lot smoother when gaming.
I've tried using programs such as speedfan and these can't access my fan. I ...
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MSI laptop will only turn on once
I am working on an MSI A6200 MS-1681. When you press the power button the lights all flash. The fan comes on. The screen comes on and shows the POST screen for a second and then it dies. I have been ...
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Can't charge or use my computer
I have a EEE pc. It won't turn on. The blue power light on the adaptor turns on but I'm unable to charge the computer.
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Laptop inverter board input voltage?
I am trying to repair a laptop where the back light has gone. I have tested the lamp by plugging it into another laptop inverter, the bulb lights up and is fine.
I have purchased a "tested" inverter ...
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Disassemble Asus A2500H
I have an aged Asus A2500H notebook, with a broken screen and damage to the outside.
Since it has a TV-out connection, and is working good otherwise, I have it hooked up to my television as a kind of ...
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How can I fix keys on my Dell laptop that have become harder to press?
A couple of days ago, my son spilled soda on one side of my laptop computer. Upon using it, I discovered that some of the keys in that area have become difficult to press down, they work just fine but ...
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Testing hardware in computer that fails to POST
With a computer that powers on and runs its fan, but doesn't get any further, what would be useful troubleshooting steps and diagnostic equipment (if any)? It seems undamaged to look at, and the user ...
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Acer laptop no power signs
I have a 3-4 year old acer aspire 5742g laptop.
The past month it has been misbehaving a bit.When I plugged in the power it would take about 5 mins to show any power signs (battery charging light) ...
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Erratic light on laptop power adapter
I replaced a power board on a Dell Inspiron laptop. If I plug the power adapter into the power board by itself, the light on the adapter stays on, if I connect the power board to the motherboard then ...
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How to get a stuck Chiclet key unstuck?
I have a Samsung NP9003XC-A01US and it has low-profile, island-type Chiclet keys. However, my control key is stuck on the bottom half (from the top view). It still presses down on the top half and if ...
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BIOS corruption failure
I have an HP laptop g42-415dx and when i start it up the Caps lock light blinks twice and then I get a blank screen. The HP website states that 2 blinks means BIOS corruption.
At the beginning it was ...
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