Business information
Welcome to laptop clicnic. We offer a computer repair & sales service. We sell new & refurbished laptops and desktops. We also sell parts of products, tablets, mobile phones, computer hardware/software, computer/phone/tablet accessories & much more. We also buy & sell & offer part exchange service. We can also make Gaming PCs installation. We can also make CCTV installations. We also provide a Computer (IT) Recycling Service to the Business & Public Sector. So don't delay give us a call. We welcome all new customers and provide a professional and reliable Service. All the best, Laptop Clicnic Solutions
Our Services
A Full Range of Repairs
Here at PC and Laptop Solutions, we pride ourselves on the wide range of services we provide. From PC repair and simple fixes such as driver issues or slow running to more complex repairs like laptop screens and motherboards. All done to the highest quality and as fast as possible. We take data confidentiality very seriously and understand the importance of privacy.
Our list below gives a brief outline of the services we provide.
PC Repair
We cover nearly all cases of Computer failure. From the most simple like driver issues to more complex like new motherboards, operating system repair and hardware repair.
The fact is, people need computer help now more than ever. Viruses, cheap hardware and difficult operating systems have made it almost impossible for the average user to keep his or her PC working at peak performance.
Home and Office Small Networking
We can install and configure all your networking needs. From home networks that allow you to share files and internet connection, to Small Office networks allowing backup and storage facilities.
Hardware and Software Upgrades
We can advise you of any upgrades you are thinking of doing from compatibility to pricing. Most people's computers become slow and outdated due to the fast paced technology nowadays. To bring you up to speed may mean just upgrading your RAM, processor or graphics card or installing the latest updates and upgrades to your current operating system.
PC Health Check and Maintenance
Your computer is like a car, it has many parts that makes it work. You take your car to get it serviced every year to keep it running at is best performance and to prevent breakdowns. It is exactly the same with your PC. If it gets clogged up with dust and debris then it's likely to overheat and components may fail. Likewise with your hard drive, if it isn't cleaned regularly then it gets worked very hard leading to failure and almost certainly data loss.
Virus Detection and Removal
Noticed your PC behaving oddly recently? Pop ups and browser redirection? Then it is probably a virus. You can never be 100% secure nowadays with social networking and music downloads. Even with the best antivirus, if you 'invite' the virus in there is nothing to stop it. Viruses come in many forms from rogue antivirus software to rootkits. Rootkits are the very worst as they hide themselves and prevent antivirus software from running. In most cases of viruses we can remove them without any data loss at all.
Internet Cleanup, Spyware and Popup Removal
When you go online, every page that you view gets downloaded to your temporary files then opened in your browser. The temporary files is where most of the bulk of junk files are stored and from where spyware can infect itself. Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to collect information about a user, their computer or browsing habits without the user's informed consent. Pop ups are a result of spyware, once the spyware collects data about you it focuses pop up ads around the subject you are either viewing or searching. We can remove all types of viruses, from rootkits to general malware.
Data Backup and File Transfer
There is nothing more important than saved files on your computer. Be it work files or photographs. Especially photographs. With new digital cameras we are printing photos less and less and storing them on our computers. What happens if your computer fails? All your photos are gone. This is why we try to get our customers to back up regularly, be it on a memory stick, external drive or network storage. A few clicks can save a lot of heartache. We can advise you on the best backup facility for your needs and even transfer the files for you.
Internet Security
You can't put a price on security. 1 in every 1000 websites has a drive-by virus. Fact. With viruses designed to steal your data and identity it is vital to have the best defence possible. With our workshop dealing with viruses on a daily basis we can see the software that works and software that doesn't. Some of the most popular security software does more harm than good. We can advise you on the best software on the market and show you comparison charts.
Data Recovery
Data recovery is the process of salvaging data from damaged, failed, corrupted, or inaccessible hard drives or media when it cannot be accessed normally. In 99% of cases we can recover the important files such as photos and documents. Saving you both time and money. We can also recover accidentally deleted items, formatted hard drives and corrupted operating systems.
Full Client Confidentiality
Last but most importantly data confidentiality. Client confidentiality is the principle that an institution or individual should not reveal information about their clients to a third party without the consent of the client. We are passionate about keeping your data secure so you can rest assured that anything on your machine will stay on your machine.
Laptop Repair
We undertake all laptop repairs.
The most common faults with laptops are:
- Screen damaged/cracked/broken
- Motherboard failure
- Power adapter socket
- Hard drive failure
- Keyboard failure
- Water or fluid ingress
- Broken screen hinges and plastics
- Smashed base and top plastics
- Reboot loop
- DVD/CD drive failure
Screen damaged/cracked/broken
A laptop screen is an integral part of a laptop and people do not realize how fragile they are. It just takes a little tap or a twist to shatter it. Causing problems like lines down the screen to full screen failure. We replace all makes and sizes of laptop screen. They normally can't be repaired unless it's a simple case of loose cable.
Motherboard failure
The biggest and most important part of the laptop. Motherboard failure can be caused by many faults but most common is overheating. Despite the name a laptop should not be used on your lap. Nearly all laptops have a fan situated underneath that sucks air in to cool the processor and exhausts out the side. If used on your lap the fan can be blocked by your legs and cause overheating. We recommend a laptop cooler if used on laps. Other faults vary from dropping to moisture. We repair motherboards down to component level if they can be, if not we can source replacements.
Power adapter socket
A fault we see time and time again is power adapter socket failure. This is caused when the laptop is used plugged in and moved around a lot. The adapter pulls on the plug and makes the socket work loose or even break. Most common symptoms are laptop not charging and failing to turn on. As with motherboards above we can get down to board level and replace the socket. It is always a good idea to get your adapter checked out too.
Hard drive failure
As the laptop is portable it does get moved around, especially when turned on and this can be a bad idea. The hard drive contains a disk that spins at very high revolutions and if the laptop gets knocked or dropped while turned on then the head that reads the disk can dig in and scratch the surface. This will cause data loss and even stop windows loading at all. We can replace hard drives and clone them to a new one if the damage isn't too severe. We also provide data recovery for drives that will not load windows.
Keyboard failure
Keyboard failure is a common problem due to them being made very thin to fit in the laptop. Keys become dislodged and misplaced and some keys stop working altogether. They also succumb to moisture and debris. We can replace single keys or entire keyboards.
Water and fluid ingress
It's not like we use our laptops in the rain but most people like a drink when working or chatting online. It can easily be spilt on the laptop and work its way down to the motherboard. Whilst most liquid gets caught by the keyboard a lot does make it through. When the liquid reaches the motherboard it can either short out electrical contacts or corrode metal parts. The best advice for spilt liquid is to turn off the laptop immediately, turn it upside down and then bring it to us. We can assess how far the liquid has penetrated and what parts are damaged.
Broken screen hinges/plastics
As the screen is the only moving part of a laptop it is bound to get some wear. Some older laptops have very poorly designed hinges and end up having lots of play in them. If the play gets too bad then the screen will not stay upright and some of the plastics break. We can replace all laptop hinges and/or plastics.
Smashed base and top plastics
A common problem when the laptop gets bashed or dropped is the plastic shattering. This can leave parts exposed, sharp edges and an entry for unwanted foreign objects. All plastic parts of the laptop can be replaced.
Reboot Loop
A reboot loop is when the laptop starts, gets to a certain point, crashes, then starts up again automatically. It then gets to the same certain point, crashes and restarts and does this endlessly. This can be caused by several things, 1, a damaged hard drive as described above, 2, a driver failing to load, mainly the graphics driver, 3, corrupt operating system or registry. It can be fixed and without loss of data most of the time. Providing the hard drive isn't damaged.
DVD/CD drive failure
The DVD/CD drives on laptops can be quite flimsy at times and due to the lack of space in a laptop it slides out the side on two rails. Due to this design the rails can become bent if knocked or dropped with the draw extended or pushing down too hard when inserting discs. Other problems with drives is liquid ingress as described above, release catch breaking and laser mechanism failing. The unit comes as a whole and can be replaced easily.
