Common Laptop Issues

• Power Failure

• Video Failure

• Hard Drive Failure

• Ports and Power Connector

• Wireless Internet Connectivity

Laptop Repair Services

Whether your laptop is running slow or not running at all we can get you up and running. There is no reason to buy a new computer when you can fix or upgrade your current system at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new. The following are some of the computer laptop repair services that Bolt Portland provides.

DC Jack Repair
Faulty DC Jacks are one of the most common issues that cause laptops to run slowly or not at all. If your laptop only runs with the battery or if your DC Jack feels loose you might be in need of a new one. But not just anybody can install a new one. Bolt Portland employs trained professionals capable of installing a new DC Jack in your laptop.  DC Jacks on most laptops do not have enough reinforcement and will loosen under normal wear and tear. We repair DC Jacks to a higher standard than the original manufacturers.

Laptop Motherboard Repair

Motherboard Repair
Motherboards control the following hardware such as Audio, Video, Power, USB, Firewire, and Keyboard/Touchpad. If you’re experiencing issues with any of your hardware our technician’s will diagnose the issue. Often this is cheaper than swapping out your motherboard. However if you do have a motherboard issue, our computer repair professionals will replace your motherboard with the highest quality motherboards available within your budget.

LCD Replacement / Backlight
If your screen is cracked or the images on your screen flicker your computer might have a problem with the LCD. Another common problem that occurs is the screen fades to black after booting up. This may be a problem with the backlight. These problems could also be due to display drivers or graphics cards. Bolt Portland’s technicians will be able to diagnose and fix the problem either way.

Laptop Keyboard Repair

Laptop Keyboard Repair and Replacement
Does your laptop have missing keys? Have you spilled water on your keyboard and now you are experiencing issues with the keys not responding? Do buttons keep coming off and you dont know why? You might need to replace your keyboard. Portland Computer Repair Pro can fix any laptop keyboard. and it is a lot cheaper to replace a keyboard than a whole computer.

Touchpad Replacement
Touchpads can be an annoyance for many laptop users. Much of the time it can be as simple as adjusting your settings to get the touchpad working properly. If your mouse keeps freezing or skipping or if it is hard to control you cursor there may be a serious problem with your touchpad. Bolt Portland Computer Repair Pro’s will order and replace your faulty touchpad with a new one.

Virus, Spyware & Pop-up Scan
If you have annoying popups or notice that your computer is running very slowly, you might have a virus. Many antivirus programs are not able to block all viruses from entering your computer. Our technicians will remove viruses, consult you on how to stay virus free, inform you of good software to use to keep your computer safe and your information secure.

Inverter
If your LCD screen flickers or shows just a faint image your laptops inverter might be broken. The computers inverter controls the power going to the backlights of the screen and if broken can cause your screen to have lighting issues.

Overheating
Does your laptop over heat then shutdown on its own? It may be time to have your cooling system checked out. This is an inexpensive repair that can save you from having to replace your motherboard in the future. If a computer overheats it can cause damage to the internal parts. That is why it shuts itself down, in order to keep it from getting damaged.

Data Recovery
Bolt Portland offers quick data recovery services. We will back up your Hard Drive and transfer all Documents/Pictures/Audio/Video files on to a DVD, CD or external hard drive. It is a common misconception that data recovery has to be expensive. Portland Computer Repair Pro makes data recovery affordable and easy.

Laptop Repair

Laptop Repair Parts

Our expert technicians can help you to identify, purchase and install the part that you need to fix your laptop. We are available via phone at 503-616-2841 or via email at help@boltpdx.com. Whether you need mainstream parts like laptop batteries, laptop hard drives, ac adapters, memory, printer maintenance kits, or CD, CD-Rom, CDRW or DVD drives, or more hard-to-find parts like LCD Displays, inverters, mother boards, components, plastics and assemblies, Portland Computer Repair Pro is here to help you get the parts you need and get them installed in your laptop to get it up and running as soon as possible.

Bolt Portland technicians are knowledgeable with such brands as IBM, NEC, Apple/Mac, Acer, Gateway, Dell, Alienware, Fujitsu, Panasonic, HP, Compaq, Sony, Toshiba, Oki, and Lexmark just to name a few.