Each week, we handle numerous repair requests from businesses and individuals across Manchester. To give you an inside look at what we deal with and how we approach these repairs, here’s a breakdown of some of this week’s cases.

HP Laptop – Screen Replacement (Manchester City Centre)

A customer from Manchester city centre contacted us about their HP 15s-FR5007TU laptop with a cracked screen. They sent us an image showing clear damage—vertical lines running down the left-hand side of the display. Based on their description, it’s a non-touch HD screen.

Repair Process:

  • Verify the model and screen type.
  • Carefully remove the damaged screen (glued to the LCD back cover).
  • Install a replacement screen and test functionality.
  • Return the laptop, fully serviced.

Repair Cost:

  • Screen cost: £60.99
  • Service fee (includes collection, replacement, testing, and servicing): £75
  • Total: £135.99 (includes a 90-day parts & labor warranty)

If the screen fails within 90 days (excluding accidental damage), we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

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Acer Nitro N50-640 – Gaming Performance Issues (Salford, Manchester)

A customer from Salford reported frame drops and freezing while gaming on their Acer Nitro N50-640 gaming PC (i5 12th Gen, RTX 3060). The issue varies—sometimes it lasts a second, other times up to a minute. The customer didn’t specify the game, which would help us compare requirements against their setup.

Possible Causes:

  • GPU overheating (dust build-up or dried-out thermal paste).
  • SSD performance issues (we’ve seen SSD failures cause frame drops before).
  • Software or driver conflicts.

Diagnostic Plan:

  1. Cooling check: Ensure airflow is unobstructed and GPU temperatures are within normal range.
  2. Graphics card test: Swap the RTX 3060 with a test GPU.
  3. SSD check: Monitor performance to detect slowdowns.

Estimated Diagnostic Fee: £25, redeemable against the final repair cost.

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Dell Inspiron 5410 – Touchscreen Replacement (Fallowfield, Manchester)

This Dell Inspiron 5410 2-in-1 came in from Fallowfield, needing a touchscreen replacement. Touchscreens can be tricky, as they are glued to the LCD back cover. Removal often causes further cracking, requiring careful handling.

Repair Cost:

  • Screen cost: £149.99
  • Service fee: £75 (includes collection, fitting, and servicing)
  • Total: £224.99

This repair includes a 90-day warranty and full servicing to ensure long-term reliability.

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MacBook Air 13” M1 2020 – Screen Replacement (Ancoats, Manchester)

A MacBook Air user in Ancoats reported pixelated bars after dropping their laptop. Unlike some competitors, we only use genuine Apple screens, not third-party alternatives, ensuring top quality.

Options:

  • Brand-new genuine Apple screen: £399.99
  • Refurbished genuine Apple screen (if available): Lower cost with minor cosmetic marks.
  • Service fee: £75 (includes installation, calibration, and servicing)

Total: £474.99 (new screen) or less for a refurbished option.

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HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop – Charging & Shutdown Issues (Rusholme, Manchester)

This HP Victus 15-FA1000NX has an issue where the battery drains to 0% even when plugged in. HP support suggested a motherboard issue, while diagnostics indicated a battery problem.

Possible Causes:

  • Faulty charging circuit – Power isn’t reaching the battery.
  • Battery issue – If diagnostics flagged this, a replacement may be needed.
  • Motherboard failure – This would explain random shutdowns.

Plan:

  1. Perform a deep diagnostic to confirm the fault.
  2. Test with a replacement battery and charger.
  3. Inspect motherboard components for damage.

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HP 14-8 G – Water-Damaged Screen Replacement (Ardwick, Manchester)

A common Manchester problem—a leaking water bottle in a bag soaked a HP 14-8 G laptop, causing liquid damage inside the screen. The laptop still works, but the display has a visible water stain.

Repair Cost:

  • Screen replacement: £59.99
  • Service fee: £75 (includes adhesive replacement, testing, and servicing)
  • Total: £134.99

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Final Thoughts

This week’s cases highlight just how diverse laptop repair issues can be. From cracked screens to complex charging faults, we ensure every repair gets a thorough diagnostic and professional service. Whether you’re a gamer dealing with frame drops or a student with a water-damaged screen, Manchester PC has you covered.

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If you need a reliable laptop repair service in Manchester, get in touch with us today!