No matter how well your laptop serves you, being your friend and irreplaceable helper, unfortunately, there will come a day when it starts to let you down. Sadly, no device lasts forever. There can be many reasons for a laptop to start working poorly, from the dust that you can clean yourself to a technical damage that requires professional repair.
Main reasons a laptop breaks down
If your laptop has started acting unusually, but before contacting a specialist you want to figure things out yourself, then here is what you have to pay attention to:
- Overheating is one of the most common problems. Laptops have limited space inside, that’s why the cooling system struggles to do its work.
- Mechanical damage (bumps, drops, cracks, etc.) and careless use (dust, dirt, spilled coffee, juice, food crumbs) can often lead to malfunctions.
- Power-related issues (voltage fluctuations, power surges, short circuits, etc.) can damage the power control chip and the hard drive.
The main reasons for high repair cost First of all, it’s important to stay calm. You can always turn to a professional service center which can resolve any laptop related issue. After conducting a thorough inspection and diagnosis, the experienced specialists will decide whether your problem can be fixed with minimal costs or requires a more significant investment.
Laptop repair cost depends on several things, such as:
- How difficult the repair is, especially if some parts are hard to find,
- the use of only original replacement parts,
- the laptop model (older or rare models),
- the amount of time spent by a highly qualified professional.
Avoid unlicensed repair shops. If your laptop is seriously damaged, its proper repair can’t be cheap.
The most expensive costs of laptop repair
As we have already mentioned above, sometimes repairing a laptop can be pricey. But what exactly is the most expensive part to fix?
- The motherboard. The high cost is mainly due to its complex components and their price.
Note: If you want your laptop to start working as soon as possible, don’t spend any money before you get a proper diagnosis. First, make sure that the issue is really with the damaged motherboard and not with one of the components connected to it.
- The screen. Replacing the screen or the entire display is not cheap. The cost of the service can also depend on factors like an older model, or a modern one with a touchscreen and high resolution.
Note: Don’t try to repair it or choose replacement parts on your own (unless you are a professional). This can lead to permanent damage and make the professional repair cost even more expensive.
- The graphics card. Whether its repair is expensive or no, depends on two key “ifs”:
- If the discrete graphics card can be removed without dismantling the whole laptop, then the repair can be easier and less costly.
- If the graphics card is integrated or placed in a way that it’s impossible to remove on its own, the repair will usually be higher.
Note: Every graphics card uses its own specific chipset, which can’t be replaced with a cheaper or more expensive alternative.
- Power supply unit. The power supply can fail to work for a number of reasons (overheating, short circuits, cable damage, etc). That’s why a proper diagnosis is necessary to decide if it needs repair or replacement.
- Soldered components. In ultra-slim modern laptops, parts like the RAM or CPU may be soldered directly onto the motherboard, which makes repairs more complicated.
Conclusion
A laptop or any other device needs care and maintenance. As doctors say, it’s easier to prevent a problem than to treat it.
Stay attentive and careful. Schedule regular check-ups and cleanings for your laptop.
Always consult professional specialists only.
