Computer repair needed

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 16:48

I know I have read a post on here about computer repairs but when I need it I can't find it. My desktop is making a funny noise and won't power up!!! No jokes please! Can anybody recommend a repairer?



Thanks

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 17:27

Try H & N Computers .. Opposite side of road to Erdeners nearer to Catalkoy

graycoul


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 493

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 18:02

ring sal on....0533 8774266

charb


Joined: 17/03/2009
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 23:49

Laconic Computer... Go thru Çatalköy from the Lefkoşa roundabout, just for a hundred meters and it's on the right hand side.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 08:30

Could be a thousand and one things but have you checked to see if the fan is going round? The "funny noise" may just be the fan stuck on your PSU (chit-chat caught in the blades?) or full of dust and will not turn. If the noise is coming from that area I would certainly look there first. Working parts, when they work, will cause noise and the only working parts you have are the PSU, hard drives and disk drives. Hard drive failure may stop your PC from booting up but you should still get a failure message to say you have no hard drive. Disk drives won't stop your PC from booting up but a bad PSU will fail to give enough electrical power and certainly stop your PC from booting.



If you have a buddy with a spare PSU then I would try that first to save you spending your hard earned at the PC repair shop!

Krin52


Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 08:50

I have nothing but praise for the guys at Laconic in Alsancak - they're solved several issues for us quickly and cheerfully, and at no monstrous cost!

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 11:16

Thanks for the advice Waddo. BUT sounds gobbledigook to me!!!



Have taken it to Laconic. Thanks to others for their advice.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 18:39

spud50, sorry, the PSU (power supply unit) is behind the hole in the back/side of your PC, normally when the PC is on you can feel air coming from the grid that covers the hole. Lurking behind the grid is the PSU and as they are subject to failure in heat or with lots of dust, it is always the first place to look. Never try to repair them just replace them or you are buying into more trouble.

Working parts - well they work or move! Most things inside the mystery box don't move at all and contrary to popular belief, they don't often fail either if you leave them alone. RAM or random access memory is solid state and has a tendency to fail from time to time but you would only know that if your PC suddenly started to act strange!!!!!

Hope you get it fixed and would love to know what Laconic says it was.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 19:24

Try Keith on 0533 8474293 he is very good and dosnt rip you off,