Owning a personal computer (PC) can be a bit overwhelming at times, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a couple of troubleshooting tips that you should be able to perform on your own, and even some larger tasks that you can handle all by yourself without the help of a professional.
In many cases, computer repair does need to be done professional. For more information, contact your local Tuckerton computer repair company to find out whether or not your PC should be brought in to be worked on by a professional.
Tech support will allow you to ensure that your computer repair is done correctly, but there are some secrets we can give you to let you know how to do some things on your own.
The secrets of a top Tuckerton computer repair company are below. Read more to find out information about swapping and adding RAM, changing your keyboard or re-installing your operating system.
GIVING YOURSELF A BIT MORE SPACE AND SPEED.
Do you know how to swap out and old-school video game cartridge to play a new one? Those are basically the only skills you need to give yourself a bit more space and speed on your computer. Most PCs, especially laptops, give you easy access to your RAM to make the process easier.
You have to unscrew your laptop, find the cartridge and replace it with a new one. If your laptop is newer and you aren’t able to access your RAM, contact your local Tuckerton computer repair company to assist you in the process.
Don’t worry about harming the RAM. It is surprisingly robust and can handle a bit of rough handling. Some exceptions to this rule are MacBooks and Ultrabooks. These types of computers solder their RAM to the motherboard, meaning you can’t swap them out without a computer professional.
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LAPTOP KEYBOARD.
Many laptop keyboards are a bit easier to swap out than you would think. If you accidentally spill something on your keys or break one with a bit of normal wear and tear, it might be useful to you to be able to do this.
If you’re uncomfortable taking apart your computer and being able to put it back together, you may want to call your Tuckerton computer repair company for assistance in the process.
All you need to do to replace your keyboard is unscrew the shell of the laptop and gently slide off the keys and unhook it from the motherboard. Attach the new keys to the motherboard and slide the deck back on, and you’ve just replaced your keyboard.
This is generally how most keyboard work, if you’re unsure, contacting a professional is the best decision.
RE-INSTALLING WINDOWS.
Installing your operating system is surprising easy, but if you don’t do it correctly, you run the risk of losing some important data. Some operating systems, such as Windows 8.1 has tools built in for you to assist you in this process.
To be safe, you need to back up all of your files on an external drive before you commence installing a new operating system or re-installing your old one. Depending on the version of your software, you can either download the new software from the manufacturer’s website or install it from disks.
Have all of your product keys on hand as you will need these to complete the process. Managing your software licenses might be a bit of a bear, and may be another aspect of the re-installation process you might like to enlist a professional Tuckerton computer repair service for.
Servicing the Jersey Shore, Bay Computing and Consulting service is a multidisciplinary data recovery service. Contact us for more information on how we can help repair your PC.