Home Repair of Desktop and Laptop Computer
 

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?

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.

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....

Mmd computer fair and good

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.

Many thanks - good suggestion. I'll try.

Many thanks.

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

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

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!

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

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

Computer Repair
 

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

Why fix things today?
 

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.

I would love to do it when we are down there. But our house is still under construction

Perhaps because of photos, files, data, etc that are on the hard drive.

Hopefully the OP is aware of the fact that if they do have to buy a new computer, the hard drive can be removed and used as a slave drive to recover data.

Jacobs on 301 352-399-6801

Jacob's Computers 352 399-6801 Main street in Wildwood.

You will be shocked at the speed of a new one compared to your older (?) one. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and go for the new technology which will be old in about a year or sooner.

Hold down the power button for 5 seconds, and hit "Any Key"

If you still want someone to come to your home, I recommend John Chumbler 352 289 1596. He's great and reasonable

I use the Geek Squad at Best Buy. They may not be the cheapest, but I have had excellent service from them.

If your laptop is Dell, they have notoriously bad power supply because they had a few fire instances. Get a new power supply ( or borrow one ) to test. When you plug in, the charging light should come on. If not, there is no power to your computer.

Jon Townsend 352-250-1686 is amazing for repairs, updates and anything 'computer'!

What is the make and model?

If it's an HP laptop, I probably have a spare power supply.

Laptop repair
 

I might be able to handle the problem.

What brand & model - How Old?

What is the exact issue?

Which Village do you live in?

Mike Roth
513-646-6523

Computer
 

with the laptop plugged in and the battery in place, press and hold the power button in and count to 15, release, count to 10 after release. Press the power button as you normally would and see if it now powers up, if so your good to go, good luck.

PC Planet
 

I have used PC Planet a few times over the years and they seem very knowledgeable and are ‘user friendly’. I also bought a reconditioned laptop from them when my last one had a fried mother board and they were still able to transfer all my programs and files. Highly recommended. Their number is (352)504-4914 and they are located on Main Street in Leesburg close to HWy 27.

Remove the battery, unplug the power supply. Hold down the power button on the computer for 30 seconds. This discharges the internal capacitors. Put the battery back in, plug in the power supply and depress the power button. Some of the older laptops would lock up like this and the above process unlocks them. Good luck

John Townsend ,find him on next door to the neighbors

Not sure if he makes house calls, but is quite good.

Jacob's Computers of Wildwood
102 S. Main Street
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 399-6801

Efficient computer repair at a reasonable price
 

MMD Computers will fix any computer at a VERY REASONABLE cost. They fixed my friends computer that was hacked in ONE day.

They are located in Lady Lake. MMD Computer Center

Leesburg Location Phone: (352) 315-0485
Hours: M-F 8AM to 5PM, Sat & Sun Closed

Laptop
 

I had a similar problem, the ssd (memory) had shaken loose. I opened the case on my Lenovo laptop pushed it tighter and started it up. This happenrd to me a few times with my old lenovo solid state drive. let me know if this works.

TECH HELP - The VILLAGES COMPUTER CLUB Inc. is a list of computer club members who help for a niminal cost.