Using High Tech For Laptop Repair | The Communication Blog

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Using High Tech For Laptop Repair

By Adriana Noton

Nowadays, using high tech for laptop repair is a sigh of relief for computer technicians. Although companies mass- produce laptops, they also mass- produce parts to help owners fix their laptops. Although laptops do break down and may not last forever, the owners can make sure to conduct regular computer checkups in order to not visit the repair shop frequently.

Laptops are built with many interchangeable parts. This is a compliment of companies who mass- produce parts. However, it is not easy to replace or repair specific pieces like the processor, motherboard, and hard drive. These few parts usually need a full replacement and cannot be repaired.

The people responsible for conducting computer and laptop repair are called technicians. These specialists can solve most issues and even offer a few extracurricular services like virus removal, web design, and computer restoration. This is not normally a job that everyday people can do. Although some parts can be replaced because they can just be inserted or plugged in, a lot of the more delicate parts need careful attention.

Laptops are a more compact version of full desktop computers. They contain many parts, especially ones that are smaller and more difficult to fix. Working with such contraptions involves taking other pieces out just to get to the part that is the problem. Some of the thinnest laptops are not even an inch thick. Just imagine how small the parts are!

One of the tools involved are temperature monitors to test if a laptop is overheating. Also a 'multi- meter' is great to use in order to test if the equipment is distributing enough power to all necessary locations. A lot of the procedures to fixing these contraptions are trial and error, just like conducting a science experiment. Sometimes one solution might not work, but another will. It takes a lot of patience, knowledge, and a keen eye for detail.

Pliers and even screwdrivers are other tools that are used to repair laptops. These are designed a bit smaller to handle the job. When conducting computer or laptop repair, it is not wise to use force. This will only break the system and end up being expensive to replace.

One of the most common problems with laptops is a burnt out fan. Fixing such an issue involves replacing the fan itself. The computer repair technician has to open the laptop, pull out a few other parts before reaching the fan itself. To remove the fan, the technician needs to disconnect a few cables. Although this sounds simple, it is not and should be done with deft hands.

Although it is a real convenience to have a warranty on a laptop, it might not be the most ideal solution. Some companies will either replace the whole laptop, or not take the time to investigate the real issue. Individual techs might do a much more thorough job and even involve the client in making the best decision to repair their system.

As mentioned above, repairing laptops is not as hard as it use to be. In the past, technicians solved new issues. It was a learning process. As computers evolved, so did computer and laptop repair. Now, there are sophisticate manuals that contain specific directions and even special tools to make troubleshooting easier.

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