PC & Apple Repair Tips

Laptop USB ports not working? Learn how to separate a driver or power-setting problem from a damaged port or a motherboard fault, and what to try before booking a repair.

Desktop PC restarting or shutting down on its own? Learn how to tell a failing power supply from faulty memory or a motherboard fault, and what to test before you replace parts.

Laptop only charges when you wiggle the plug? Learn why DC charging jacks wear out, what a proper repair involves, and why you should stop before the damage spreads to the motherboard.

Laptop or PC not detecting its SSD? Learn what it means when a drive vanishes from the BIOS, what safe checks to try, and when it points to the drive, the slot or the motherboard.

Laptop screen flickering or showing coloured lines? Learn how to tell a failing panel from a loose display cable or a board-level fault, and what to check before paying for a new screen.

Laptop running hot or shutting off? Learn how to tell dust, a failing fan, dried thermal paste and board-level faults apart, and when to stop and get it checked.