[ProfZ]

Any suggestions/recommendations of a reliable and reasonably priced computer repair person who will come to home to fix the problem (eg laptop which will not activate either via battery or plug in) etc?

[Pinball wizard]

Take the battery out, then try plugging it in without the battery.

[ProfZ]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

Take the battery out, then try plugging it in without the battery.

Done that, as well as opposite (battery in, no power cord) - neither worked. Thanks.

[villagetinker]

Can you check that your power supply is still functional, I have seen broken wires and failed power supplies that will cause your exact problem. The final cause i have seen is the power plug solder joint to the circuit board failed. In this case I tried to repair, repair worked, but in the process of putting the computer back together I broke something else....

[splashes]

Mmd computer fair and good

[Topspinmo]

IMO not worth fixing, like most appliances now days, throw ways when the break. By time somebody come out or you take it to them you got 1/2 you’re investment in item ready to fail again.

[ProfZ]

Many thanks - good suggestion. I'll try.

[ProfZ]

Many thanks.

[ProfZ]

That's the reality I am trying to avoid. Thanks for your thoughts.

[DaddyD]

If you're willing to drive, CM PC Repair in Belleview is good. Their prices are very reasonable (especially when compared to Best Buy Geek Squad, all 5 star google reviews. Computer Repair : Laptop Repair : Mac Repair | CM PC Repair (352) 693-5890

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by ProfZ

Any suggestions/recommendations of a reliable and reasonably priced computer repair person who will come to home to fix the problem (eg laptop which will not activate either via battery or plug in) etc?

By "will not activate" do you mean does absolutely nothing or will not boot?

I have had both and managed to resolve as follows:

If the former, and you haven't used it recently, it could be that the battery is totally flat. Try plugging it into the mains and leaving it so for half an hour. Eventually my charging light started blinking and I was up and running.

If the latter, it could be the CMOS battery that has died. Usually quite easy to replace, but check doing so with your model on YouTube first to see if you can tackle it.

Good luck. These things are very frustrating!

[ProfZ]

Just of type of suggestion I was hoping to receive. Many thanks.

[Lesdavenator]

Originally Posted by ProfZ

Any suggestions/recommendations of a reliable and reasonably priced computer repair person I who will come to home to fix the problem (eg laptop which will not activate either via battery or plug in) etc?

I use Jacobs on 301 in Wildwood. Have been happy with him.

[eeroger]

Originally Posted by ProfZ

Any suggestions/recommendations of a reliable and reasonably priced computer repair person who will come to home to fix the problem (eg laptop which will not activate either via battery or plug in) etc?

I have used Joe Maggio, Computer Central, for several years. 352-314-3855. Good reliable service at reasonable price.

[raananh]

Originally Posted by ProfZ

Any suggestions/recommendations of a reliable and reasonably priced computer repair person who will come to home to fix the problem (eg laptop which will not activate either via battery or plug in) etc?

Why fix things today? It costs more than what the item being fixed is worth. Buy a new better one... will last you longer than the fixed old one.