| Computer Service & Repair - Introduction | Laptop, Notebook & Netbook Repair |
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Laptop & Desktop Repair
At ExpatTech we offer a wide variety of laptop, notebook and desktop computer repair related services and solutions. You've probably found this site if you have experienced an issue with your computer. If you're looking for great laptop and desktop computer repair services in the Budapest area or in Hungary, please don't hesitate to contact us for further information. Call our office on 215 1143 or send us an email and we'll do our best to help you straight away.
In today's modern world computers have become such a part of everyday life, it is hard to imagine functioning without your laptop on the go or your desktop computer at home. And when something goes wrong with your notebook or desktop computer, you definitely want to get that fixed as soon as possible. That's where ExpatTech comes in! By virtue of the fact that we have several technicians in our company, we can offer same day repairs for your laptop or desktop computer, or as soon as parts are available should they be required.
Laptop or Notebook Computer Repair
Laptops and Notebooks are designed to be portable, and as such are put together in an entirely different way to desktop computers. Desktop computers are very modular, and all feature expansion ports for separate components such as video cards, sound cards, network cards, have power supplies in separate boxes, and the motherboard is a separate item. With laptop and notebook computers (and in particular with the new generation of mini-notebooks or "Netbooks") almost all of these items are integrated onto the motherboard, and the power supply from your charger is plugged into a DC in-jack that is soldered onto the motherboard. In general only the high end and expensive laptops and notebooks offer slots for separate video cards.
What this all means for notebook and laptop repair is that while the issue itself may be relatively simple to fix, actually getting to the area where the problem is located can be difficult and mean taking the entire computer apart. With a desktop computer if the power supply fails you drop another one in, where if your DC in-jack is broken this means you have to take the notebook completely apart, remove all the components and the motherboard, de-solder the current DC in-jack from the laptop's motherboard, and solder on the new one.
Below is a list of some of the most common issues that can affect your laptop. The technicians at ExpatTech have had a wide variety of experience with all of these issues in a range of computers, and can repair your laptop or notebook for you with any of these problems.
- Hard drive failure
- Memory (RAM) failure
- Motherboard failure
- Defective or broken charger/adapter
- Broken or poorly contacting DC in-jack
- Malfunctioning or broken ventilator/fan
- Dim or dark LCD screen
- Broken hinges on the LCD assembly
- Individual keys or keyboard not working
- Built in mouse or touchpad malfunctioning
- Virus, malware infection
Desktop Computer Repair
Desktop computers, as mentioned above, are in general very modular, and due to the amount of space inside the desktop tower, are usually a lot easier to access for any necessary hardware repairs. Individual components such as sound cards, video cards, and power supply units are easily removed and replaced if faulty. Of course desktop computers suffer from the same sort of problems as laptop computers, the most common being hard drive failure as this is a constantlly moving part. In addition the power supply, being built in to the computer instead of an external adapter as for notebook computers, is often a part that breaks down or fails. In any case, whatever the problem is, ExpatTech can help you get your desktop computer up and running again. We have our own keyboards and monitors and power cables, so all you need to bring in is the tower or case of your desktop computer.
Apple Macintosh (Mac) Computer Repairs
There are certainly differences between Apple's line of Macintosh computers and PC's on the market from Toshiba, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Compaq, Acer, Clevo and many more, but they also share some important similarities. Both types of computer utilise components from third party manufacturers, and then brand the actual laptop or desktop computer as their own. The same hard drives and memory function in Mac's as in PC's, and are subject to the same problems and fail in the same way. And ever since Apple has started to use Intel processors in their computers, with a simple utility you can even run Windows in parallel to Apple's OSX for Macintosh. This has narrowed the differences between the two even further.
The main difference is in the architecture and operating system for the Macintosh. And fortunately, one of the technician's at ExpatTech is a Mac guy, and has both an Intel based MacBook and a PowerPC iBook at home, so is familiar with the OSX operating system. ExpatTech also has access to an internet based library of very comprehensive Mac assembly and disassembly guides, and with the help of these replacing even the most tricky components is possible. So if you have a problem with your G3, G4, PowerBook, iBook, MacBook or MacBook Pro, don't hesitate to get in touch with ExpatTech!
