PC or laptop Computer Failing to Start in Plymouth Ivybridge Tavistock

Do you live in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock and your PC or laptop computer is failing to start?  There are many reasons for the cause of this.  In fact at the writing of this a lady in Plymouth called to say her PC would start and a few seconds later it would turn itself off!  Your PC or laptop computer failing to start up could be due to a hardware or software problem.

If it is a hardware problem and we need to repair a component such as a power supply unit or a memory module then we will replace it at cost price no matter where you live in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock.  We can also repair a broken laptop power socket pin.  If the fault lies with your PC or laptop computer hard drive then we will repair it if its possible and only replace it as a last resort.

If it's a software problem there could be several possible causes.  For example You may have an error message appear on the screen and you may not be able to boot into safe mode to have a look yourself.  Sometimes important files needed during the boot process can become corrupted and we can repair these software issues without having to do a fresh clean install of your operating system.  Below is a list of some of the most common problems we can fix.

Laptop Overheating

If your laptop computer is very hot to the touch and suddenly shuts down and wont start up again the likelihood is that it is overheating due to a faulty fan or the air ejection duct is clogged up with fluff.  On some laptop models the problem can be fixed quickly but on others it can mean stripping the laptop down to the last screws to access the air duct.   Some companies in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock wont take on this repair but we are happy to do this for you.

Faulty PC power supply unit or laptop power pack

If your PC computer turns on and then you hear a clicking and cluncking sound before it turns itself off then it could mean that the power supply is faulty and we can replace this with minimal fuss.  If your laptop won't turn on it could be because your power pack isn't working and we can quickly diagnose if this is the case and order a new one for you whether you live in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock.

Broken laptop power socket pin

If the power socket on your laptop is put under too much stress by tripping on your power lead for example and pulling the plug out it could break the pin inside the socket and a new one will have to be soldered onto the motherboard.  Give us a call for a quote.

Faulty RAM memory module

This could cause your PC or laptop computer to fail to start or cause your system to shutdown unexpectedly at any time.  This can be repaired quickly and if you wish we could upgrade the RAM memory module to give you a boost in performance.

Faulty motherboard

Components such as capacitors on your PC motherboard can degrade to the point that the motherboard becomes redundant and we can install a new motherboard into your PC for you if you live in Plymouth,, Ivybridge or Tavistock.

Faulty CPU

We can quickly diagnose if your CPU is malfunctioning and you maybe surprised that we can install a new upgraded one at a very low price for you into your PC whether at your home or business in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock.

Faulty graphics card

If your graphics card isn't working then naturally you aren't going to see anything on your PC monitor but your computer will still be working perfectly fine in the background.  We can repair this problem in next to no time for you.

NTLDR is missing

This is just one example of an error message that can appear on your screen as your PC or laptop computer is starting up and it will freeze at this point and won't go any further.  There are a few files that certain Windows operating systems needs to start up your PC or laptop computer.  If these become corrupted in any way then it won't work.  We can quickly repair these corrupted files and get your PC or laptop computer in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock up and running again.

Corrupt hard disc drive sectors

If your PC or laptop hard drive is in bad shape and there are bad sectors we can do a thorough scan and often be able to repair any bad sectors on your hard drive.  We can also recover your drive partition table as well as recover your master boot record if these are the cause of your PC or laptop computer failure in Plymouth.

Conflicting device driver

If you have recently installed a new hardware device on your PC and your computer won't start up it could be down to a conflict with the driver needed to operate the piece of hardware that you installed into your PC.  If this is the case we will take a look at your  system settings and get the new hardware to work properly with your PC no matter where you live in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock.