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Laptop

A laptop travels with you, so it also takes more knocks, dust and wear than a desktop computer. Slow performance, overheating, keyboard faults and charging problems are common.

Below you will find articles about laptop repair, part replacement and typical faults. If your laptop behaves strangely or will not start, start here.

Laptop charger and USB-C power adapter compatibility check on a repair bench

Charger Not Working

Here are the steps to determine if your laptop charger is broken or functional: Change the power outlet: Plug the charger into a different power outlet that is known to be working properly. If your laptop charges when connected to a different outlet, the issue is likely not with your computer or cha...

Laptop keyboard replacement and connection check

Keyboard not working

Here are some possible reasons why a keyboard may not be working and some suggestions for what to do: Loose connection: Check to make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer or device it's supposed to be working with. If it's a wired keyboard, make sure the USB cable is securely...

Laptop battery replacement with model-specific battery check

Laptop Battery Replacement in Helsinki

Is your laptop battery draining fast, not charging properly, or shutting down without warning? At Bitmaster PC Repair, we help customers in Punavuori, Helsinki determine whether a laptop battery replacement is the right solution — and if so, what battery is actually needed. We do not keep laptop bat...

Replacement laptop keyboard aligned before installation

Replace laptop keyboard

Replace Laptop Keyboard - Repair Help in Helsinki A laptop keyboard can fail because of liquid damage, worn keys, a damaged ribbon cable, dirt under the keys or a fault on the motherboard. Before ordering a replacement keyboard, it is worth checking whether the keyboard itself is the real problem. B...

Laptop hard drive replacement with SSD upgrade

Replacing a laptop hard drive or SSD

Replacing a Laptop Hard Drive or SSD Replacing a laptop hard drive is one of the most useful upgrades for an older computer, especially if the original drive is a slow mechanical HDD. In many cases, replacing the drive with an SSD makes the laptop noticeably faster and more reliable. At Bitmaster in...

Fresh thermal paste applied to a laptop processor during service

Thermal paste replacement

Computer processor thermal pastes are usually replaced for two main reasons: Improved heat conductivity: The processor thermal paste is a substance that is applied between the processor and the cooling system. Its purpose is to enhance heat conductivity. Over time, the thermal paste can dry out, har...