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 If you’re in the market for a new desktop computer, size of the desktop is something you need to think about before making that next purchase.  Desktop computers, like laptop computers have started to come in smaller sizes or form factors.  The standard desk top or tower is still the traditional size and shape.  Nowadays, we are starting to see more slim and mid tower sizes available.  Most of the smaller desktops are marketed towards business use where size is a premium in a small office space.  If you really are press for size, then a smaller desktop may be right for you.   Read the rest of this entry »

We have heard from many different places that the average laptop lifespan is only one three years.  Part of the problem is that laptop manufacturers are designing laptops not to last as long as they used to because users are replacing their laptops more frequently.  With hardware and software up grades coming faster and faster, many users will buy a new laptop much sooner than they did in the past. There are few things that account for laptop having a much shorter lifespan than a desktop computer does. Read the rest of this entry »

When you are looking at the hardware of the computer, the two main parts responsible for the speed of your computer are the processor itself, and the amount of RAM. Upgrading a processor many times means upgrading many parts around the processor as well, which can get costly, and sometimes it can end up costing you more than a new computer with better specs would cost. To upgrade RAM, you simply add or replace the RAM you already have. With most computers a RAM upgrade only takes minutes and anyone can do it. There are some laptops where the RAM is not very accessible and in that case you may want to take it in to a computer repair shop. With most laptops the RAM is easily accessible, and on almost all desktop computers the RAM is very easy to get to. Read the rest of this entry »

Scratched, dinged, marked, dropped, cracked, we can fix it.  Vertical lines, horizontal lines, dim screen, cracks and lines, we can fix it.  Compudoc Computer repair in Phoenix AZ and Glendale AZ is performing laptop LCD screen replacement.  Our labor charge is $75 and new screens typically run around $99.  We do have to order the screens so the service is around 5- 7 business days depending on shipping used. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one part that is the most important part of your computer, its got to be the hard drive.  That’s where all your data is stored, your pictures, your files, your music, windows itself, everything!  Now, guess what part in your computer fails the most?  The hard drive, a small metal box with moving disks, arms, and other parts that does not like to be bumped, moved, or dropped.  As you can imagine, this makes laptop hard drives even more likely to become damaged from all of the movement. Read the rest of this entry »

Is your laptop no longer charging?  Have you replaced your charger and still can’t charge your laptop?  Your charger may not be the issue, often, the Jack inside the laptop that your charger plugs into can break loose from your laptops motherboard, severing the connection to properly charge your laptops battery.

This commonly happens when someone trips over a laptop charger cord while it is plugged into the laptop.  This “pulling” on the cord breaks the DC jacks soldered connection to the motherboard.  The jack can have a smaller break at first allowing you to move the charger cord tip back and forth, sometimes allowing a connection.  Eventually, the connection breaks for good. 

This DC jack can be re-soldered to the motherboard.  We currently are offering laptop DC jack repair in Phoenix and Glendale Arizona.  This repair can save you the need of a new motherboard or replacement of the laptop.  We will also test the charger to make sure it is properly working first.  We only reccommend the use of factory made chargers, the aftermarket chargers have high failure rates, poor charging, and even safety issues.  See us at www.azcompudoc.com for all your computer repair needs or call us at 623-330-2765.  Computer repair Phoenix.