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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions & Help Regarding our Services Notebook Tech
answers.
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With our help you can replace the old,
cracked laptop screen and save a few hundreds! On our site you will find the replacement parts, together with detailed instructions on how to replace the old LCD with the new one. What, typically, can go wrong with an LCD? |
Laptop Screen goes blank after warranty
expires I want to draw your attention to a
problem customers face thats perpetuated by some laptop manufacturers.
When I asked the manufacturer if I might purchase the replacement part, I was told they would only sell the LCD screen and inverter board only as a single replacement unit. Why they explain the combined units work well on the warranty they give which i find agreeable but expensive, I have now purchased a CCFL and fitted the lamp with the help of notebook-repair.net repaired and tested for $85 saving time and money. Many dead laptop screens are caused by a failed inverter board the electronics that power the screens backlight. Replacement laptop parts for LCD screens like
inverters or backlights are cheap to buy, but fitting one is a job for a professional |
What makes you qualified to repair our
unit?
Our tech,s have a degree in digital electronics, we use wrist straps to avoid static
injection of high voltage from our clothes into a units systemboard. Some people just swap
things out, We do electronic repair to circuits. And integrated circuit surface mount
replacement. we can even reconnect, ripped flex data cables. The owner has 25 years
experience with Electronics / TV repair and computers. We do not boast to being capable of
fixing every unit some are not economical to repair or we might not have the circuit
diagram for some intermittent repairs, we try to please but do not boast as being the
king, of laptop repairs we acknowledge when a laptop has past its usefulness and try to
save our customers putting good money into a bad unit.
Which laptop
brand do you recommend?
We recommend VAIO and HP and Toshiba and Fujitsu Laptops, we find them well built and the
highest quality. Similar is Dell IBM, Gateway winbest. The Best laptops as user friendly
for maintenance and repairs are HP and Sony VAIO.
What does Swappable mean?
Swappable means that The Laptop will come with a CD-ROM Drive and a Floppy Drive. However,
only one of the drives can be used in the Internal Drive Bay at a time. In order to change
Drives, the drive currently using the drive bay must be physically removed (Swapped
Out) and the other drive installed, while the unit is turned off.
How old are your Laptops and
Where do they come from?
We can not say how old they are because we don't know who the original owners were or when
they bought them. And most Laptops do not have Dates on them. We buy these Laptop
computers from brokers who have purchased them in large lots from companies that are
upgrading or liquidating their equipment or selling off lease equipment.
What is the difference between types of Displays available?
Active Matrix (also known as TFT) is the best type of display that is made.
If you are very fussy about your display, you should get this type. HPA (High
Performance Addressing) is the next best. It was designed by IBM. Dual Scan is the
third best option. The quality of Dual Scan varies greatly. Some are acceptable, and some
are not. Dual Scan is the least expensive option.
An active-matrix display is considered better than a
dual-scan one because it is brighter, is easier to view at side angles and minimizes the
so-called ghosting effect when the cursor moves across the screen. A TFT display will cost
more.
How do the different display sizes relate to resolution?
As a general rule:
Displays at 10.5 inches or less run at VGA resolution which is 640 x 480
Displays at 11 to 12 inches run at SVGA resolution which is 800 x 600
Displays at 13 to 14 inches run at XGA resolution which is 1024 x 768
1400X1050== SXGA LP150E1 LP157E1 15.7"
1600X1200 = WXGA some windscreen versions
1600x1400 UXGA TX41D56----- 16.1" etc.
{���} Do you notice with certain LCD panel Monitors that
the screen saver confuses the display mode (when resume from save mode) and you keep
having to hit menu then select auto mode on your LCD control to correct the display, I
found using this screen saver
[has password control for win 98 security], stops the error.
How do I
load software onto a Laptop Computer that does not have a CD-ROM?
There are basically (3) ways to do this.
What is the difference
between Notebooks and Laptops?
Today, they are virtually the same. With earlier generations, Notebooks were smaller and
lighter in weight than Laptops.
I
have vast experienced in computers & electronics, can I buy just the part from you?
Yes. If you require a part, please specify clearly the make and model and part #.
How long
should a battery charge last?
Healthy batteries will usually last about 2 hours. As they get older, they will not last
as long. Also do not leave laptop batteries inside laptops when the unit is used as a
desktop, take them out when fully charged and store them keep them charged though every
month see
also.
International shipping we use USPS please be
aware customs forms will be filled out as return to origin merchandise repaired. The
average cost international shipping for a LCD is $15 USA customers sending items for
repair should see this as a example of what happens if to high a value is stated on a US
customs declaration the example related to a, DEAD low value Vaio 505 about 3 years old
with a none operational system board the item should have had a value of about $100 and
insured for as much as you need. Click to view a inflated
VAT charge on vaio 505. please avoid over stating the value of faulty units on your
customs stickers as it might cost you FAT sorry VAT: Value added Tax.
What is the
difference in Batteries?
How do I know if a laptop
computer is Internet Ready?
Here is what we recommend for surfing the Internet today at top speed:
You will need a modem. If you are using a Laptop computer, then make sure that it has an
open PCMCIA slot to install a PCMCIA modem. Make sure you have a Pentium or better
notebook with at least 16mb RAM. Your speed on the Internet will depend heavily on your
modem speed & your phone line, get the fastest that you can afford. Also a great tip is to turn off show pictures in internet
explorer advance preferences, I go a step better than I.E.5 I use old Netscape Ver 3. I
turn of auto load images & all JavaScript, this is a great browser faster than any I
have used if I wish to see a picture I just click the picture place holder and then and
only then will my browser send the request for the image to start to load from the server.
Why MS didn't think of this is questionable. Do not be afraid of Netscape 3 it will not
overwrite IE5, and it doesn't create or use index.dat.
Need a browser
capable of surfing with a normal dialup 300 times faster than normal browsers (it turns of
[See the X] with a click of mouse NO pictures, thus downloads so much faster!) http://www.opera.com and try Monzilla FireFox a great fast
browser,
doesn't rely on dcom or ms_sql-m or other hidden protocols! Just good old safe ftp.
How can I purchase a
Used Laptop Computer with confidence?
First: You can check out the Owner's Profile.
Second: If you purchase with a Credit Card, you will have some protection
with your credit card company.
Third: If you still feel insecure, you can use a third party to assist with
the transaction. TradEnable is
an internet based company that for a small fee, provides both buyers and sellers with
security when shopping on the internet.
Fourth: Will my laptop OVERHEAT? Take a look
under the laptop to see if the CPU is cooled through the base of it, why: well if cooled
below when the unit is placed on top of your lap, your lap will prevent cooling of the CPU
through the vents: We suggest only buying lap-tops if the cpu is cooled through the sides
or the back - if your using it on your lap or sofa etc, rather than as a desktop computer.
What kind of
problems can you handle?
Our electronics technicians are able to perform system board level repair on laptops,
there is not many problems we cannot diagnose. Of course, some systems may require a part
or component that is no longer available which makes some repairs more difficult and time
consuming. Some common problems we encounter and repair each day are blank screens,
systems that don't power on, or turn on then off, systems that cannot charge batteries, ac
adapter sockets which are broken, and similar problems. We also perform simpler repairs
such as keyboard replacements, memory upgrades, LCD replacements just to name a few.
PCMCIA repairs
can they be fixed?
Yes if your external CD-ROM no longer shows busy light or activity or is lifeless we can
simply with internal wiring inside the laptop repair the fault, is it a long process,
no it only takes us a hour and we normaly have good results.
What is your warranty?
(*if you proceed) 30-90 day warranty (turnaround time 3-4days)
laptops older than 2 years 7 day warranty
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT BELOW. YOU WILL NEED ALL THIS INFO FOR US TO PROCESS
YOUR ORDER. ALL PARTS (ESPECIALLY LCD SCREENS) ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. PLEASE ACT
QUICKLY IF PARTS ARE NEEDED.
LCD,s This part is a special order item. Once it is ordered it is non-cancelable before we receive it and non-returnable after you receive it for any reason other than manufacturers defect. Defects are to be determined by the manufacturer and are subject to their discretion to replace. Should the part be damaged in shipment, you will need to file a claim with the Freight Company. Sorry, no refunds, replacements only. If you would like to place an order you will need to prepay for it.
If you would like to place an order, I will
need all your company or personal information: full ship to address, phone #, Your
purchase order # (if you need it), how you want it shipped etc. You may e-mail fax or
phone it in, which ever is more convenient for you, to the attention of Bob. As always,
there is no minimum to buy.
Please pay attention to the followings in handling- TFT-LCD products;
1 ASSEMBLY PRECAUTION
(1) Please use the mounting hole on the module side in installing and do not beading or wrenching LCD in assembling. And please do not drop, bend or twist LCD module in handling.
(2) Please design display housing in accordance with the following guide lines.
(2.1) Housing case must be destined carefully so as not to put stresses on LCD all sides and not to wrench module. The stresses may cause non-uniformity even if there is no non-uniformity statically.
(2.2) Keep sufficient clearance between LCD module back surface and housing when the LCD module is mounted. Approximately 1.0 mm of the clearance in the design is recommended taking into account the tolerance of LCD module thickness and mounting structure height on the housing.
(2.3) When some parts, such as, FPC cable and ferrite plate, are installed underneath the LCD module, still sufficient clearance is required, such as 0.5mm. This clearance is, especially, to be reconsidered when the additional parts are implemented for EMI countermeasure.
(2.4) Design the inverter location and connector position carefully so as not to give stress to lamp cable, or not to interface the LCD module by the lamp cable.
(2.5) Keep sufficient clearance between LCD module and the others parts, such as inverter and speaker so as not to interface the LCD module. Approximately 1.0mm of the clearance in the design is recommended.
(3) Please do not push or scratch LCD panel surface with any-thing hard. And do not soil LCD panel surface by touching with bare hands. ( Polarizer film, surface of LCD panel is easy to be flawed.)
(4) Please do not press any parts on the rear side such as source TCP, gate TCP, control circuit board and FPCs during handling LCD module. If pressing rear part is unavoidable, handle the LCD module with care not to damage them.
(5) Please wipe out LCD panel surface with absorbent cotton or soft cloth in case of it being soiled.
(6) Please wipe out drops of adhesives like saliva and water on LCD panel surface immediately. They might damage to cause panel surface variation and color change.
(7) Please do not take a LCD module to pieces and reconstruct it. Resolving and reconstructing modules may cause them not to work well.
(8) Please do not touch metal frames with bare hands and soiled gloves. A color change of the metal frames can happen during a long preservation of soiled LCD modules.
(9) Please pay attention to handling lead wire of backlight so that it is not tugged in connecting wit inverter.
2 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
(1) Please be sure to turn off the power supply before connecting and disconnecting signal input cable.
(2) Please do not change variable resistance settings in LCD module. They are adjusted to the most suitable value. If they are changed, it might happen LCD does not satisfy the characteristics specification.
(3) Please consider that LCD backlight takes longer time to become stable of radiation characteristics in low temperature than in room temperature.
(4) A condensation might happen on the surface and inside of LCD module in case of sudden charge of ambient temperature.
(5) Please pay attention to displaying the same pattern for very long time. Image might stick on LCD. If then, time going on can make LCD work well.
(6) Please obey the same caution descriptions as ones that need to pay attention to ordinary electronic parts.
3 PRECAUTIONS WITH ELECTROSTATICS
(1) This LCD module use CMOS-IC on circuit board and TFT-LCD panel, and so it is easy to be affected by electrostatics. Please be careful with electrostatics by the way of your body connecting to the ground and so on.
(2) Please remove protection film very slowly on the surface of LCD module to prevent from electrostatics occurrence.
4 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
(1) When you store LCDs for a long time, it is recommended to keep the temperature between 0? ~40? without the exposure of sunlight and to keep the humidity less than 90%RH.
(2) Please do not leave the LCDs in the environment of high humidity and high temperature such as 60*C 90%RH.
(3) Please do not leave the LCDs in the environment of low temperature; below -20?.
5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(1) When you waste LCDS, it is recommended to crush damaged or unnecessary LCDs into pieces and wash them off with solvents such as acetone and ethanol, which should later be burned.
(2) If any liquid leaks out of a damaged-glass cell and comes in contact with the hands, wash off throughly with soap and water.
6 OTHERS
(1) A strong incident light into LCD panel might cause display characteristics' changing inferior because of polarizer film, color filter, and other materials becoming inferior. Please do not expose LCD module direct sunlight Land strong UV rays.
(2) Please pay attention to a panel side of LCD module not to contact with other materials in preserving it alone.
(3) For the. packaging box, please pay attention to the followings:
(3.1) Packaging box and inner case for LCD are designed to protect the LCDs from the damage or scratching during transportation. Please do not open except picking LCDs up from the box.
(3.2) Please do not pile them up more than 5 boxes. (They are not designed so.) And please do not turn over.
(3.3) Please handle packaging box with care not to give them sudden shock and vibrations. And also please do not throw them up.
(3.4) Packing box and inner case for LCDs are made of cardboard. So please pay attention not to get them wet. (Such like keeping them in high humidity or wet place can occur getting them wet.)
If your external laptop keyboard no longer functions or your external laptop USB devices, its likely your +5 Volt supply rail in down we can repair this condition the fault also affects laptop ps2 mouse operation. Example plugging in a optical laptop mouse in the USB port or PS2 seems lifeless no lights or opperating system error normally means your +5 volts supply to the ps2 or USB ports is at 0 volts we can repair this type of fault on your notebook or laptop or powerbook, we also have found PC system boards with similar faults i.e. PC powers up and keyboard error is displayed on the screen, we also noted a clicking noise comming from the internal speaker or buzzer this indicates no presence of the 5 volts needed to power the keyboard the repair was a straight forward solution, we economically repaired the system board for $80 or about 42 pounds saving our customer the expense of replacement costs.
What
are your recommended shipping instructions?
Please no batteries are needed unless they encompass the fault, or
heavy items shipped. Please no Styrofoam flakes the go everywhere when I unpack please use
bubble wrap. No Laptop Bags no CD ROM's or accessories and try using boxes that are only 6
times the thickness of your laptop.
And remember If we can't fix it we don't charge!
>> except return shipping $15 UPS ground
> > PLEASE remember to send a detailed letter & Email + Your Return Address + Tel# our agreed repair and
any agreed conversations & Problem request, taped to the back of the Laptop screen !
> > (*if you proceed) 30-90 day warranty (turnaround time 3-4days)
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Simple if a laptop cannot be powered on but with the memorized EPROM [Erasable
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Bios normally F2 at boot-up and set a password, for Boot and Admin and save F10, this way
if some one walks of with it, yor laptop will request password and deny power up without
if, but be warned do not use passwords that are to hard for you to remember since if you
forget the laptop the unit will need disassembly down to the systemboard and a new EPROM
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How to Clean your laptop LCD panel.
Simply find a clean soft cloth and small drop of liquid soap, squeeze cloth so no water can drip from it then simply wipe your LCD panel clean Like New!
Can I play Games on
a laptop.
Can I play my great games on a laptop well YES I do, New laptops with Graphics chips by
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Call 877 6948288 Email US. We are your U.S.A. and U.K.
based worldwide mail-in
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specialist. You
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We ship via UPS in the USA. UPS picks up from Office Depot and Staples
FedEx now picks up at Kinko's
Ground = 15.00
Shippers:
United Parcel Service Drop
off locator
Federal Express Drop off locator
We can also use your FedEx or UPS account if you like, (but not for COD's) we
add $2.50 for handling.
A signature is ALWAYS required, so please
make sure that someone is there to sign for the package, as UPS will not leave it without
a signature. If UPS makes 3 attempts and it is returned to us, you will be
responsible for the freight and 25% re-stocking charge, so please make sure you or someone
is there to sign for it.
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For safe delivery please
print the address label -
With a laser printer or if bubble jet/ink please print then apply
address to box covering it with Clear Wide tape to protect it from, rain showers when
being delivered.
Also please tape a Detailed letter <- Click to Veiw and PRINT. to the top of the laptop or simply place it on the keyboard and close, on the DETAILED letter your name address telephone number and email and a description of agreed repairs to be accomplished. If no customer return address is given repairs may be delayed!
Laptop repairs
115 N 300 W Ste 103
Washington
UT 84780
Tel 877 6948288 thankyou for using our
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