How to Repair Laptop Hardware

You might need a nerd if…

Your computer is shutting off randomly and giving you error messages

  • You need to upgrade your laptop memory
  • Your computer won’t boot up
  • Your laptop can’t hold a charge or won’t charge at all
  • You have missing keys or need a new keyboard
  • The laptop screen is broken
  • The screen doesn’t appear to be broken, but it displays no image

diming you, don’t throw it out! It may be a simple matter of replacing some of its hardware to restore it to perfect working condition.   If you need our help, just call us at 1-800-919-6373 or fill out our  We’d love to hear from you.   Here are some of the hardware repair services we offer at Nerds On Call.

We can fix, replace or upgrade your RAM

Multitasking, using word processors, playing 3D games, or doing graphic design may improve your laptop’s performance. We’ll discuss your computer demands and recommend a cost-effective update. If your laptop won’t boot or keeps crashing, reseat or replace some RAM. Free diagnosis and RAM replacement.

Replacing or repairing the hard drive

Tired of having insufficient storage for your data? You won’t have to worry about storage ever again thanks to our ability to increase your hard drive. To have the ideal mix of local and remote storage, we can also set you up with cloud storage options. You may have a bad hard drive if you get blue screens, unexpected crashes, or errors stating that no hard drive has been found. Whenever this occurs, we’ll try our best to restore your data. As part of our effort to set you up with hardware that is dependable and enough for your storage needs, we’ll also replace your hard drive for you.

Installing a new optical drive

Although DVD and CD drives are a little “old tech,” they are nevertheless highly practical pieces of equipment that many people rely on to retrieve archived material or just to watch a movie when they have some free time. If your laptop’s DVD or CD drive is broken or no longer functional, we may take it out and replace it with a new one.

Replacing the keyboard

The most frequent issue we encounter with computers is a broken keyboard. Because we carry our laptops everywhere, spills and drops can easily harm the keyboard. Avoid putting up with an annoying keyboard! We are able to fully restore the functionality of keyboards as well as individual keys. After removing the old keyboard, we can install the new one by going back through the entire installation process.

Fixing overheating problems

You can have an overheating issue if your computer is beeping, the fan is running continuously, or it abruptly shuts off without warning. Take a detailed check at your computer’s internal workings and correct any issues with the heat management system, such as circuitry that has been blocked with dust and fur, damaged fans, or a lack of thermal gel covering the CPU.

Fixing display issues

Many of our customers believe they will be forced to buy a new laptop if their screen cracks. This is definitely not the case! We may do an LCD screen replacement for you if your laptop screen is cracked, progressively fading, or becoming too dark to use comfortably. If the origin of your laptop’s screen problem is unknown, we may perform a free diagnostic on it, and we’ll give you sound advise on what you need to do to fix it. If you do need to replace the LCD screen, it will still only cost a small portion of what a new laptop would cost.

Replacing the DC power jack

A faulty power cord or power switch could be the issue if your laptop won’t turn on at all. It might possibly be something more complex and elaborate, such a broken motherboard or bad RAM. We’ll conduct a thorough diagnostic to determine the root of your issue and identify the most affordable and useful solution for you.

Nerds On Call can repair your laptop hardware

You don’t have to attempt to repair a laptop hardware issue on your own. If you don’t live close to one of our stores, we accept laptops via mail because we have locations all over California and Oregon. We’ll repair your laptop swiftly no matter where you are in the U.S. You can then resume utilizing it for your own leisure in this manner. Simply phone us at 1-800-919-6373 or send us an email using our contact form.