How to reinstall factory OS
In this post I explain how to reinstall factory operating system. This should work for most laptops running Windows Vista or Windows 7 OS. This could be useful if your OS stopped working properly, got corrupted or infected with a … Continued
How to repair broken touchpad connector on motherboard
In this post I explain how to repair broken touchpad cable connector on a motherboard. Let’s say you were fixing a laptop yourself and accidentally damaged the touchpad connector or any other similar connector. The problem is the touchpad connector … Continued
Most common hardware problems
In this post I will summarize most common laptop hardware related problems and give some suggestions how to troubleshoot or repair them. Problem 1. Computer doesn’t turn on at all. When you plug the AC adapter into the laptop, there are … Continued
Liquid spill repair tips
In this post I provide a few liquid spill repair tips. IMPORTANT: If you spilled something on your laptop you should stop using it right away, even if it appears to be running good. Right after the spill you should … Continued
How to recover files after OS crashed
In this guide I explain how to recover files from a laptop (or desktop PC) with crashed, failed, damaged operating system. WHEN CAN YOU USE THIS RECOVERY GUIDE? 1. The guide will work if the OS is damaged but the … Continued
How to fix motherboard with failed NVIDIA chip
In this post I explain how you can fix a motherboard with failed NVIDIA graphics chip. This repair might apply to some HP/Compaq laptops and probably some other brands. If this repair works for you, please mention the brand and … Continued
Why laptop turns off or freezes?
My computer runs very hot and eventually turns off or freezes – this is one of the most common complaints I have been receiving from my customer for many years. Why it’s happening? Is there an easy fix for that? … Continued
Screen shows strange colors
The screen started showing strange or wrong colors. What could be wrong? I’ve been asked this question many times and today I’m addressing the issue. In this post I explain some basic troubleshooting techniques in case if your screen started … Continued
How to fix HP video problem
Today I show how to fix a known video problem on some HP laptops using bubble wrap. Most likely the fix is not permanent but this will buy you some time, enough to backup personal files or even use the … Continued
Battery charging problems
In this post I explain how to troubleshoot battery charging problems. I will discuss most common failure examples and suggest some troubleshooting steps. Example 1. Laptop shuts off when AC adapter unplugged. When you move the cursor arrow over the … Continued