There are many things that can go wrong with laptops, and the more complex your laptop is the more difficult it can be to diagnose problems. Luckily, there are also a lot of things you can do to help prevent or fix laptop malfunctions. This article will discuss some of the most common and useful laptop repair tips to keep in mind.

For any fellow Mac users out there, if you need repairs, I had a great experience with these technicians of the most common laptop issues is the screen not working. It can be easy to think your computer is dead when all it really needs is a new screen. A simple test you can do to see if the screen is actually broken is to shine a flashlight through it to see if there are any images on the screen.

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Other laptop issues include the hard drive making loud clicking noises or not working at all. This is usually caused by a bad logically damaged hard drive that requires a replacement. Other laptop issues that can be solved by using some simple laptop repair tips include the dvd drive not reading, a clogged fan or overheating, and number lock keys that activate secondary functions on the keyboard.

It is always good to have various laptop repair tools on hand like a variety of screw drivers, like phillips and hex. Having a multi-meter and some wire strippers and crimpers is also very helpful for repairing laptops. And a can of compressed air is great for blowing out any dust that can clog up your fans or other electrical components in the machine. Always remember to wear an anti-static wristband while repairing your laptop as it will keep you from getting shocked by electricity that is present all around the machine.