If your laptop has a cracked screen, a dead battery, a faulty keyboard, or it’s just grinding to a halt, bring it in to Computer Buddies in Chester. We’re based at 19a Charles Street in Hoole, easy to reach from across Chester and Cheshire, with free on-street parking and no appointment needed.
We’ve been repairing laptops since 2009 and work on all the main brands – Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, and more. Most repairs are turned around in 1-2 working days.
Laptop Repairs Chester
Laptop screen replacement
A cracked, flickering, or completely blank screen is one of the most common laptop repairs we carry out. We source replacement screens for most makes and models and can usually have it sorted within 1-2 working days once the part arrives. If your screen is damaged but the laptop still works, it’s nearly always worth repairing.
Battery replacement
If your laptop won’t hold a charge, dies unexpectedly, or won’t run without being plugged in, the battery is usually the culprit. We fit replacement batteries for most models and it’s typically a straightforward job.
Keyboard faults
Keys sticking, not registering, or missing altogether? We repair and replace laptop keyboards across all the main brands. Liquid damage is also something we see regularly – bring it in as soon as possible if that’s happened.
Slow performance
A laptop that takes five minutes to load up is frustrating, but it’s usually fixable. The most common causes are a full or failing hard drive, too little RAM, or software bloat. Replacing an old hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD) makes a noticeable difference and gives your laptop a much longer working life.
SSD and RAM upgrades
Not every laptop needs a repair – sometimes it just needs more breathing room. Upgrading to an SSD or adding RAM can transform an older machine. We’ll tell you honestly whether an upgrade is worth doing on your specific model before we touch it.
Virus and malware removal
Pop-ups, browser redirects, sluggish performance, and unexpected crashes are all signs something might be wrong. We scan, clean, and secure your system and make sure it’s properly protected before it goes back to you.
Software faults and reinstalls
Windows failing to start, update errors, corrupted files, or a system that’s just become unusable – we deal with these regularly. A clean reinstall is sometimes the fastest and most reliable fix, and we can usually have software jobs done within 1-2 working days.
Charging port faults
If your laptop won’t charge or the connection is intermittent, the charging port may be loose or damaged. We can diagnose and repair these on most models.
Hinge and casing repairs
A broken hinge can make a laptop awkward to use and risks screen damage over time. We repair hinges and casing on a range of models – worth getting sorted before it becomes a bigger problem.
Don’t see your problem listed? Come in anyway.
Laptops develop all kinds of faults and we haven’t listed everything we deal with. If something doesn’t seem right with your laptop, bring it in and we’ll take a look. We’ll give you an honest assessment and let you know whether we can fix it, how long it’ll take, and what it’ll cost – before we do anything.