Thursday, July 14, 2011

3 Basic Laptop Computer Repair Tips

Laptops and netbooks are widely distributed nowadays. Everywhere you look, you can find a person holding his very own laptop. This is because laptops can offer almost everything that a desktop computer could offer with the benefit of saving space plus the advantage of using it anytime, anywhere. As a laptop user, you should also know about laptop computer repair to better care for your unit and save money spent on repair.

Here are some tips for laptop computer repair:

• Create Back Up

Back up is important because it allows you to save important files just in case you have do something that should not be done while trying to repair a laptop. So before you take any further steps for repairing your laptop, make sure you have taken this important action.

• Turn the Laptop Off

Make sure that your laptop is off and unplugged to avoid shock or electrocution. Remove also the battery and the hard disk if there's a need to disassemble.

• Disassemble When Necessary

Only when it is becomes necessary should you dissemble your laptop. Don't try to disassemble it right away if you still have other options for repairing your unit. If the problem is in the software, then do not touch or try to open (physically) your unit. Try restarting it or perhaps reformatting it.

If you have already exhausted all possible options for laptop computer repair, then you should disassemble it. Of course, you need to make sure you know what you are doing, otherwise you'll end up wasting your time and damaging your laptop.

When opening up your laptop, make sure also that you have the proper tools. Put the parts that you remove in a container or any place near you where it is safe. The screws must stay on the parts where they have been attached before disassembling and make sure to place it back properly when you reassemble it. In the process of bringing down the parts, observe well how the wires are connected before taking it apart and, to be more on the safe side, take some notes to help you remember the proper placement of the connectors and parts when it is time to reassemble the machine.

The principle behind laptop computer repair is taking your time. Patience is very much needed and haste must be avoided. The above tips are helpful but if you find it beyond your skill then seeking a computer technician is a practical course of action.



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