Laptop Virus Removal

Another virus removal this week a customer called us saying they could not see any of their photos or files. They urgently needed them as they are an event photographer and they needed the proofs to get the photos sent out as soon as possible. We had a look at his machine and noticed that they had a random unnamed executable file which looked suspicious he did not know where it had come from or what it was.

We used our preferred programs and cleaned up the machine and got rid all viruses. We also had to un-hide all files and photos from the machine and check that they still had the photos on the machine that they needed for their work.

If you find an unexpected or suspicious file on your machine or different icons on your desktop you do not recognise please feel free to give Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs a call and we will give your laptop a once over to check that everything is running as it should be and no viruses are active.

We also provide a data back if you want to back up your data onto a DVD, UBS pen or to web hosting space to ensure that you have a copy of your important data.



Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Screen Repair - Distorted Image & Incorrect Colours

I was contacted by a student needing their laptop screen repaired. He turned the laptop on and the screen itself was out of focus and colours incorrect or missing. I asked if there were any issues surrounding it that could of caused it but he said it was working he turned it off and the following day it wasn't working properly!

After removing the screen bezel and screen I could determine the lcd cable was connected but also lifted slightly putting pressure on the joint of the connection. I removed the tape and connection refitted it and powered the laptop back on. As soon as I got to the windows log in screen the image had cleared up and colours were perfect!

I collected the laptop last night so all being well will be back to him later today. Luckily for him this was a very quick straight forward job and no parts were needed and the cost was kept to a minimum with his student discount. If you have any problems or are in need of a laptop screen repair similar to this then do get in touch, Leeds Computer Laptop Repair are the number one specialists in and around Leeds.

Toshiba Satellite L300 Restarting When Plugged in

Today I had a Toshiba satellite L300 pass through which restarts when the power is plug in.

It works on battery power only and charges fine when the power is connected on shutdown. When its turned on with the adapter plug it has a tendency to freeze when on, or sometimes stays on for some time before freezing or restarting.

The problem is caused by a chip the "0E907 NEC TOKIN". This is responsible for the CPU hi speed (hi power) ac plugged in, or low speed (low power) ac unplugged. The Capacitor can be purchased on Ebay  or Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs can source one for you.

If you have the right tools and step by step guide you repair the offending chip by yourself. Though it is very advanced and would need you to be comfortable with a soldering gun. After removing and replacing the laptop will work fully and will stop any freezing or random restarting. 

Should you have this issue or any other laptop repair leeds, laptop screen repair leeds or anything else please get in touch. FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Battery Charge Issue

First thing this morning I had a lady who was in need of a diagnosis of a laptop battery not charging. She plugged the adapter in and the battery would intermittently charge.

After getting it back to the work shop I removed the battery completely as with most laptop repairs ruling out what is working often is the quickest way to diagnose the problem. After removing the battery and using just the adapter to power on the laptop there was no power. I then tested my compatible adapter which powered it on straight way, I put the battery back in and my adapter charged the laptop fully with no issues. The issue was a failing adapter wire and I sourced a suitable one for her laptop, if you find yourself in this situation try find a friend with a suitable adapter and test it yourself.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, ipad and tablet screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Screen Bezel Replacement

As well as laptop screen replacements often at the same time the laptop screen bezel needs replacing. I have covered screen repair but not the plastic bezel. In this post I shall shed a bit of light on the subject and where are the best places to source one from. 

The bezel itself is relatively easy to replace and normally very straight forward and cheap to source. You can find many reconditioned bezels on auctions sites and at the end of the day it's a small piece of plastic so not alot can be wrong or defective with it when buying it second hand. Fitting is very straight forward simply removing the screws holding it to the back lid and clip it off (this sometimes requires a fair amount of pressure and are easy to break!). Only key point to note is make sure all screws are removed before trying to take the plastic off.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs  can advise you on repairs such as laptop screen repairs and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service
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Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs - Blog Return

After a lengthy AFK  Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs is back on with blogger! The down time was due to being rushed off my feet with several great business leads which lead to there not being enough hours in the day. I'm now past the worst (or best?) of it and have the time again to blog my heart out.

First blog is just an update with much to follow so to everyone that has been waiting with bated breath don't worry  you'll be getting a weekly fix of us. So for laptop repair leeds from smashed screens to changing your operating system we are on hand.

If you need a laptop screen repair leeds or need a laptop repair specialist in Leeds then contact Leeds Computer Laptop Repair now.

Computer Boot Sector Virus Removal

A lady was affected with a boot sector virus today. Many of you may not know but boot sector viruses are the most harmful computer and complex viruses that live in the boot sector of your computer. The boot sector is responsible for loading or booting your computer when it is turned on. You start your computer and the virus is already loaded into your memory. A smartly designed boot sector virus can fool your system that there is no virus at all when it loads. Effective ways to protect your computer from boot sector viruses is to change your operating sector from windows. Windows is a widely used operating system so it is the only operating system that is commonly infected by the viruses unlike Linux or Mac operating systems.

These viruses only attack windows operating system because it is poorly programmed. For example you get an email and attachment, windows is programmed to open the attachment and follow its instructions even if the attached file could damage your computer. Whereas both Linux and Mac operating systems have protection built in to prevent these issues.

If you think your computer is infected with a boot sector virus and you’re not sure how to remove it yourself browse to Google  and search “boot sector virus removal” You will find numerous computer repair and virus removal software, alternatively you can contact Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs and we can make sure that the virus is completely removed.

Laptop Virus Removal & Wireless Security

Today I removed a virus from a laptop for a customer in Hyde Park, Leeds. When I was reconnecting it to their wireless network I realised it was unsecure. At the moment there are two types of security on wireless routers. WEP and WPA, WEP is the older security standard and can easily be hacked. Most BT and SKY run on WEP by default, however they are both capable of the more secure WPA features. 

You can check that you are running WPA, or at least WEP. If there is no security anyone within range can connect to your broadband, the real concern of this is that individual could potentially be intercepting all your online activity. Anytime you log onto hotmail or online banking they can be taking your passwords. The importance of wireless security is paramount and if you would like to find out how secure you are please contact us.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, ipad and tablet screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Headphone Jack Repair

Right today a music enthusiast managed to break their headphone jack off into the port on the side of the laptop. After many attempts to remove it externally with various tools an getting no where fast a different approach was needed. The tip of the headphone jack where it had broke off was slight raised and wasn't flush with the laptop casing.

Internally I was able to get behind the tip of the headphone jack and put enough pressure on the part which was exposed to slide it out another couple of millimetres. This then allowed the use of some very thing pliers to fully remove the broke jack. Rather strange laptop repair so I thought it was worthy a blog.

Laptop Screen Data Cable Repair

First job of the day turned out to be a nice cheap repair for the customer. At first glance it seemed to be an issue with the LCD screen and the display was completely white.

This can indicated a problem with the LCD screen itself but also can relate to the connection between the screen and motherboard. After removing the data cable, straightening it out and reconnecting it the display was fully functional again. Turns out that the cable had become bunched inside and for what ever reason at this moment in time chose to stop working. Rather than carrying out a laptop screen repair as many places would advice without checking other issues this customer was very happy to walk away with a fixed laptop for £40!

If you need a laptop screen repair company or need a laptop repair specialist in Leeds then contact Leeds Computer Laptop Repair now.

Laptop Key Replacement

A fairly common job I encounter on a weekly basis singular or multiple laptop key replacement. Sometimes the customer has managed to keep the keys to one side and not loose them or the clips that go with them, other times the keys have come off and got lost. Either way it's a very small job and very straight forward the majority of the time.

In this particular scenario the laptop keyboard was fully functional but had 2 keys missing. The keys themselves are usually very easy to source if it is a fairly common manufacturer. I ordered the keys along with the clips that come with them to attach them back to the keyboard. It can be a little fiddly at times as the clips are very delicate and easily damaged so it's best to take your time doing it. Once on the keyboard was fully functional and laptop repaired.

Laptop Screen Replacement

Another laptop screen replacement today. I have covered this topic before but diagnosis was slightly different. This laptop hadn't been smashed or dropped but simply the screen had developed white vertical lines running down it. This is typical of LCD screens of a certain age and simply indicated a laptop screen replacement.

There can be other issues when it comes to lines running down or across the screen, vertical lines usually means the LCD is at fault, horizontal lines could be either the video harness or the GPU. The simplest way to diagnose what's at fault is to use an external monitor and see if any lines display that way you can narrow down what part  is at fault.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, ipad and tablet screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Memory Upgrade

Slow laptops are all too common and with the industry and applications we use becoming ever more resource demanding it's a fact of life that sometimes even the best configured system needs an upgrade. Laptop upgrades are very straight forward cheap and effective. The first and simplest was to speed up your laptop is a memory upgrade.

Without getting too technical the memory basically assists common tasks such as multitasking processes such as having your emails open while typing a word document. The size of the memory determines how fast it can process this information giving the laptop a smoother and less strained feel when using it. The individual who wanted a memory upgrade used intensive audio creating software so it made sense to get the most out of the laptop to increase his productivity. All in all laptop memory upgrades are recommended to everyone but quite often over looked.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, ipad and tablet screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Keyboard Replacement

It's a surprise that I haven't blogged about this problem as of yet as it possible is the most common problem I encounter behind cracked laptop screens. I'm talking of course about laptop keyboard replacements, 90% coming from spillage to the keyboard causing irreversible damage to the part.  Should the spill be limited and dried out quick enough there is some hope it could function and work as before but most of the time if it does temporarily work then cease to.

A busy mum whose son was eating his dinner while using the laptop knocked his drink over onto it causing the very problem described above. After sourcing the part and fitting the new keyboard all for £40 she was happy with the work and turn around time. Laptop keyboard replacement is a very straight forward job and relatively cheap but the best course of action is to try hold off having that cup of tea while on facebook!

Laptop Data Transfer

After a busy week due to buying new cars and sorting out paperwork I'm a little behind in my blogs! Back with it now though and worked on some laptop data transfer for a student this morning. She had presentations due this week and needed work exchanging from one laptop to another. As straight forward as this would seem it didn't end up being that way.

One laptop was failing to boot up. She didn't want the expense of sorting the extra laptop out and just wanted data of it temporarily to get on with her uni presentation. Instead of repairing the laptop I simply booted to safe mode recovered the data to usb pen and transferred it across for a nominal charge. She said she did intend to get the laptop repaired at a later date but was more concerned with getting her presentations out the way and work in!

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Laptop Motherboard Replacement

Half way to the weekend and had an unlucky chap with a laptop that would turn on but not output any display. After swapping out the usual (ram, hard drive, cpu etc) trying external display hook up with no luck it has come down to the motherboard. Any time a motherboard dies its a question of cost effectiveness and whether or not due to the age of the laptop would it be worth while investing it a new one.

I try to keep my fitting cost low for motherboards unlike alot of other companies as sometimes people make out there is more to it than there actually is. Alot of the time I've fitted a motherboard as quick as a screen so I see no reason to charge more based on the type of part we fit. Managed to get a new motherboard and fitting for under £90 needless to say the chap was chuffed to bits!

Laptop Data Recovery

After a productive morning I've just finished my next job which was a laptop needing some data recovering. The laptops motherboard is dead and wasn't part of the job to fix it as the person knew this already. They simply wanted their old files (pictures, documents, contacts) copying across onto the new laptop they had purchased.

This is where the very handy caddy comes into play allowing internal hard drives to be plugged into it and converting it into a hot swap able  usb device. Very straight forward removed the hard drive inserted it into the caddy and copied across the files!

Laptop Hard Drive Replacement

New week and back on with the laptops are per usual. A young lady had a problem getting past the windows splash screen which immediately I presumed to be a corrupt system file. Infact it was a curve ball and something out of the ordinary for a laptop of its age as it was only just a year old!

After attempts to get into windows, re install and format the drive all which caused the laptop to hang and crash I removed the hard drive and plugged it in my caddy. It turns out the hard drive had died along with some uni work she had on there! After many attempts to retrieve anything to no avail I suggested I forward an email to her that she could take to get any extension with her work. It's a shame when parts die on a laptop especially one that is so new but it seems hardware is no longer built to last. Parts get cheaper but I guess quality in this situation had suffered for it. I replaced the hard drive with a solid reliable brand and hopefully she'll back up her work in future.

PC Virus Removal

Back from an elderly gentleman's house who had a problem where by when he tried to access the internet internet explorer would give the message "internet explorer cannot display the webpage".

After double checking his network settings and pinging www.google.com from command prompt which worked I knew straight away this was a process running in the background preventing the webpage from loading. A reboot to safemode, virus scan of the pc, removing all injected files and then double checking the registry to make sure nothing suspect would load the internet was fully functional and back up and running!
This is a classic case of a computer or laptop repair involving other contributions to the problem. In this case it was internet related and this is fairly common with PCs.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs are specialists in all types of computer and laptop repairs as well as other devices including Ipads, Tablets, Smartphones, Iphones, Portable DVD Players, PSPs, Nintendio DS. We also specialise in Ipad, Tablet and Laptop Screen Repairs in Leeds and the surrounding areas so contact us now for further details.

Laptop DC Power Jack Repair

Half way to the weekend already had a job pass through the I thought might make an interesting blog as alot of people have been in this situation! Basically a customer has had issues with their laptop charging and having to hold the charger in certain positions to get it to charge. I've never encountered this problem and it not be the power jack. The DC power jack is where your laptop adapter plugs into and depending on the make and model of your laptop will depend on how it fits in.

Some have a pin in the adapter wire others in the jack itself. Had the customers continued to use it in this way the jack would have eventually stopped working all together. This is a costly job as the laptop needs to be completely dismantled and repaired internally causeing a full laptop repair procedure. Luckily this customer's jack wasn't soldered to the motherboard and simply had come away from its clip causing it to move when the adapter was pushed in. I replaced the clip and the DC power jack was function as it should be!

The good thing about this type of laptop repair process is that it highlights that we make sure our customers have the cheapest laptop repair service available to them to ensure they do not endure any unnecessary cost.

If you have a similar laptop charger problem and need a laptop repairs company in Leeds then please get in contact with Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs now for a friendly, quality and reliable service.

Laptop Screen Inverter Replacement

Back on with the blog again what with it being a new week. Slight variation to a previous blog relating to laptop screen replacements. Basically there are two types of laptop screens, LCD and LED. Without getting too technical LCD laptop screens require an inverter to power the backlight and allow us to see the screen image. Without this extra power the screen would be faint as seen below:

Very straight forward job. Simply remove the screen bezzle detach the inverter board from the laptop and replace it with the new board. Great thing about a replacement like this is the inverter boards are quite easy to get hold of and are very cheap in comparison to a full laptop screen repair or replacement itself.

If you need alaptop screen repair company or need a laptop repair specialist in Leeds then contact Leeds Computer Laptop Repair now.

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Blue Screen of Death! Virus Removal

So the weekend has arrived and weather has taken a turn for the better! Unfortunately the type of viruses we deal with occur regardless of time of year and today is no different. I received a text from a customer who had encountered a blue screen if she ran her virus scanner picture below.

When infected and attempting to detect and remove viruses using scanners the virus itself is coded in such a way it realises what you are trying to do. The virus/warm/trojan will then cause an error on your hard drive in order to avoid being detected which in turn gives us the blue screen we all hate to see!

Luckily removal was very straight forward, booted in safe mode (hit F8 when you turn your computer/laptop on). Run the virus checker in safe mode allowing the virus to be detected and not load as it would had it been running in normal mode. Quarantine and delete infected files and reboot without going into safe mode and all should be well!

It is lucky for her she contacted Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs as we are specialists in computer repair just like this so if you are expeiencing siimilar problems then contact us now for a free diagnosis

Laptop Screen Repair

Late last night I was contacted by a student needing their laptop screen repaired as they had managed to smash it. I always take it upon myself to be a bit nosy and ask how it happened, sometimes the customer and I share in a laugh about it other times not so much. Turns out alcohol, youtube and what the next song to be played was don't mix well and resulted in a crack LED screen pictures below.

Afer removing the screen bezel and screen screws which hold the LED screen to the hinges I could determine the LED model number to ensure compatibility for the new screen. I do find it strange that two laptops the same make and model can have different screens, but I guess the technology moves forward so quickly that this  happens.

Screen was shipped out last night so all being well will be fitted later today and back to her this evening. Luckily for her we managed to get her the best deal and she was not left enduring a big cost. If you have any similiar problems or are in need of a laptop screen repair similar to this then do get in touch, Leeds Computer Laptop Repair are the number one specialists in and around Leeds.

Ipad Screen Digitalizer Repair Replacement

Well this Wednesday morning I had a job book in for an I pad. Basically the touch screen was unresponsive in parts as well as being smashed. I have only repaired the ipad LCD screen itself and not the glass digitalizer which sits above the screen. This can often be misdiagnosed if the Ipad screen damage is not visible visible.

After removing the screen digitalizer it was clear that the LCD screen was fully working and didn't need any ipad screen repair work carried out. The digitalizer above was replaced clipped back in and was now fully functional. I was surprised by the cost of the digitalizer as it was significantly cheaper than the LCD screen. This is a good sign for future touch screen devices and allows Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs to branch out to more smart phone and tablet screen repairs!

If you have suffered the same sort of problems or require any Laptop or Computer repair work then do call Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs now! FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Hard Drive Upgrade

After a very busy weekend and start of the week I'm catching back up with my blog. First thing Tuesday morning I had a gentleman who was in need of a laptop hard drive space upgrade. He wanted to upgrade the hard drive to a terabyte as he used high end mac software for video editing which when exporting was taking up most of his old hard drives space.

After a straight forward install and transfer of his old information and software he was good to go and get on with his video editing.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialise in the repair of all technical device problems such as laptop and computer repairs, laptop screen repairs, ipad and tablet screen repairs, computer upgrades and more. If you require a reliable, cheap and friendly laptop and computer repair service then call us now FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666

Laptop Hinge Repair

Today I booked a job in which required a quite in depth diagnosis before I could fully understand what the problem was! A young lady called telling me her laptop hinge had snapped on one side. After closer inspect the hinge itself was fine but the top lid plastic which attaches to the hinge had come away from the screws as seen in the below picture.

There are typically 2-3 screws that hold the laptops hinge to the plastic top lid taking the weight of the screen. Some how the screws had come out of the top lid and simply needed reattaching and re screwing back in. Once the screws were in and I tested the laptop open and closed ok which it did and informed her that no parts were necessary for the repair.

Sometimes we can be too quick to replace something when it isn't even broken or can be repaired at minimal cost. She and I were both delighted as I didn't have to order any parts which would have caused a longer turn around time and  more cost.

If you are in need of a laptop repair company and are based in or around Leeds then get in touch!

Computer Screen Replacement

Weekend is again fast approaching and jobs are booking in as always. An individual has asked us to diagnosis and repair his PC Computer. He was having an issue where his computer would turn on but then not have a display on the screen. After getting it back to the base I hooked up one of our displays to which it came straight on!

His CRT screen had died and was a very straight forward screen replacement. I advised his the correct type of screen for his gfx card and went and collected it for him from a local supplier. Once it was all hooked up he was very happy as he went from an old 15" CRT screen to a new 19" widescreen LCD screen.

Leeds Computer Laptop Repairs specialises in all aspects of computer and laptop screen repairs as well as all other computer, desktop and laptop repairs so if you have a problem with your device, call us now on FREEPHONE: 0800 907 0025 | MOBILE: 0759 9585 666