The Computer & Ink Station

05/01/2025

With regret we wish to advise Computer and ink station has now ceased trading.

If you require computer repairs please continue to contact Paul at the following email address, or leave a message here on the page
a collection and return and Gaming PC build service will still be available from Paul the Computer technician

[email protected]

ALL valid PC warranties are also still intact. email Paul at the above address if you have a possible
warranty inquiry.

Thank you to all our customers over the years.

14/12/2024

For Sale
Nintendo Switch 1st Gen HAC 001 Bundle (No Games)(No Box)
Nice Xmas bundle

Console is in good condition for its age but is missing the rear stand, I believe this is replaceable but you would have to look into this yourself. Console has been fully tested and removed from Nintendo Account and can be added to any new Nintendo account. No system password is set and No parental control password is set. It has never been hacked or modified.
Great Xmas gift.

£170 O.N.O

The console is in perfect working order, but I have no games. Please bring your own game if you wish to test the game port reader
Bundle consists of

Switch Console
Original Charger
Original Docking station
Two joy Cons
two steering wheels
Two hand straps
One Joy Con Grip Controller holder
Rubber protective shell
Protective zip case

03/12/2024

O2/Tesco/VirginMedia/GifGaf/SkyMobile
We have had alot of customers with no service on their Mobile Phones starting from Yesterday 02/12/2024
The above prividers and possibly some other smaller providers PiggyBack off the O2 service to provide their own service, All above are affected by O2 upgrading the network in this area to 5G.Pitty they didn't bother telling anyone.
No phone calls,no messages/Txt etc... Zero or 1bar signal strength
Due to O2 Limiting Power at some Towers.

10/11/2024

Last day for ordering for Guaranteed Xmas completion is 6TH December 2024

Do you need a Gaming PC for Xmas, We build all systems in store, Custom gaming PC systems using only quality branded components for best performance and reliability. All systems can be customised with RGB fans setup,Water cooling Systems and colour coded cases etc.. Speakers,Gaming Monitors,Keyboards/Mice etc...

Even if you just need your own parts assembled, or confused with all the jargon we can offer free general advice on buying a gaming PC system give us a call at the shop.
Dont get ripped off this Xmas buys a cheap amazon prebuild that we see every year coming into the shop just after Xmas, Most are using old 12year old intel I3 or i5 CPU harvested from some old office pc system and recased with some cheap flasshy RGB fans to attract victims in.
Get our advice before you buy.

01/11/2024

Computer & Ink Station
We offer phone, iPad, and tablet repairs. Games consoles, computers and Laptops.
Custom gaming PC builds and servicing.
Noisy fan on your PS5, or XBOX, overheating, random shutdowns! Have it serviced with us, we will do a full-service cleaning of all the dust and pet hairs etc.. We also replace the liquid metal on your PS5 APU.
Printer ink is available for most common laser and Inkjet printers

05/10/2024

Here is a small selection of build pics for our most recent custom gaming systems we put together for customers this weekend.

We specialise in custom builds using only quality branded parts for reliability and performance. Don't get ripped off this Xmas with the garbage Amazon prebuilds. The price might sound good, but these systems are built with the cheapest components for maximum profit. Please order by 14th Dec 2024 for guaranteed Xmas delivery.
We will still take orders after this date but may not be able to guarantee delivery for xmas due to parts availability and courier delivery delays due to this time of year.

We have many happy customers come to us for our custom gaming systems. Please feel free to contact us for more details.
We offer repairs and service on the following devices:
Mobile Phone repairs, tablets,, gaming consoles, Laptops and desktop computers.
Check out our reviews on Google and threebestrated.co.uk

02/10/2024

*****Windows 11 feature update 24H2 which has just been released is causing yet more problems.******
Symptoms are desktop and app icons not responding followed by a blue screen of death. "critical process error"No fix at the moment other than uninstall the feature update 24H2 or wait until Microsoft releases a fix via updates

Best to turn off automatic updates for now.

Windows 11 24H2 Feature Update Causing BSOD ProblemSo Windows 11 24H2 is finally here and people may want to update to it on there computer, so I went ahead ...

27/09/2024

***** Current laptop stock ***** £20 Discount September Weekend only
(Discount applies to refurbished laptops only)

We have new stock of refurbished laptops, Ideal for home,Uni Students etc...

Special September weekend offer ** £20 off any refurbished laptop**
Just quote discount code "Best rated 2024"

19/09/2024

****New Amazon scam to watch out for ****

We have heard from a couple of customers about receiving a unsolicited package from Amazon(Usually a amazon branded jiffi bag)
there is a bit of paper with a QR code inside. We can't confirm this but there are reports that scanning this QR code will allow the scammer full access to you device including banking apps.

Please don't scan anything like this especially if it's something you were not expecting or did not order.

Please share

18/09/2024

We did it in 2022 and 2023 and we have done it again everyone.
Best rated repairs business in north Lanarkshire 2024.
Thanks to all our loyal customers old and new. We do our best to give a first class service at competitive prices. Helping and advising customers in their repair needs. Supplying only quality components

Please share and spread the word

Thanks from Matthew and Paul

03/08/2024

****Some new laptops ready to go *****
Ideal for School and Students

Lenovo V145
AMD A9 CPU @3.1Ghz
8Gb Ram 120GB SSD
Windows 11, Office 2010 Pro
Wifi, Webcam,15.6" LCD
£160

ACER ES1-530
Intel Celeron @1.6Ghz
4Gb Ram,120Gb SSD
Windows 10. Office 2010 Pro
Wifi,Webcam, DVDRW,15.6" LCD
£140

Hp EliteBook 840 G3(SOLD)
Intel i5-6300U CPU @2.4Ghz
8Gb Ram,240Gb SSD
Windows 11Pro, Office 2010Pro Plus
Wifi,Webcam. 14" LCD, Type C USB
£160

Lenovo G50-80
Intel i3 4005U CPU @1.8Ghz
8Gb Ram,500Gb SSD
windows 11,office 2010 Pro
DVDRW,Wifi,Webcam,HDMI
£150

Samsung Galaxy Book NP755XDA
intel i5 1135G7@ 2.4Ghz
8Gb Ram,240Gb SSD
Windows 11, office 2010 Pro
£250

Dell Lattitude 7410 2in1
Intel i5 10310U @1.7Ghz
8Gb Ram,240Gb SSD
Windows 11, Office 2010 Pro
£250

08/07/2024

***Refurbished Laptops ready to go ***

Lenovo V145
AMD A9 CPU @3.1Ghz
8Gb Ram 120GB SSD
Windows 11, Office 2010 Pro
Wifi, Webcam,15.6" LCD

ACER ES1-530
Intel Celeron @1.6Ghz
4Gb Ram,120Gb SSD
Windows 10. Office 2010 Pro
Wifi,Webcam, DVDRW,15.6" LCD

Hp EliteBook 840 G3
Intel i5-6300U CPU @2.4Ghz
8Gb Ram,240Gb SSD
Windows 11Pro, Office 2010Pro Plus
Wifi,Webcam. 14" LCD, Type C USB