The Computer Shed

15/09/2026

In Guildford today to answer all your tech questions! Come say hi 👋

💻 Need a little help with technology? We’ve got you covered!

The Computer Shed is offering free, friendly tech surgery at The Hive! 🛠️📱
Whether you need help with your smartphone, laptop or tablet, want to learn how to use apps, or need advice on staying safe online, Josh is here to help — no question is too small!

📅 Tuesday 15 September | 11am–1pm
📅 Tuesday 13 October | 11am–1pm
📍 The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, GU2 8EN
✨ No appointment needed
✨ Complete beginners welcome
✨ All abilities welcome
✨ Friendly, one-to-one support

Come along and build your confidence with technology! 💙

14/09/2026

Can you tell what is a little different about this PC?

​The motherboard is upside down! Computer manufacturers and custom builders sometimes use an inverted layout to help with thermal management. Turning the board upside down allows heat to escape more efficiently from heavy processing components and creates a cleaner path for routing power cables.

​Did you spot it right away or did it take a second look? Let us know in the comments below!

08/09/2026

A screen does not need a visible crack to be broken 💻
This Acer laptop came in with a display that stopped showing an image altogether. Here is a look at the process of installing a fresh panel to get everything working properly again.

18/08/2026

Gaming laptops pack serious power, but servicing them is a lot more complex than cleaning a standard machine! 🎮🔥

In today's reel, we are tearing down an Asus ROG Zephyrus. Because these machines are so compact and powerful, everything inside is tightly packed together.

As mentioned in the video, one tricky part of this specific design is the fan header tucked right under the heatsink. Unplugging that safely takes patience and the right technique so nothing gets snagged. 🛠️💻

10/08/2026

Underneath that clean, single-cable desk aesthetic, All-In-One PCs are essentially laptops pretending to be desktops. You get the footprint of a monitor, but inside it’s all compact cooling, tight tolerances, and mobile hardware components packed closely together.

A look at the workbench today while giving this Acer AIO PC a full service, fresh thermal paste, and a deep clean to keep it running at peak performance.

31/07/2026

Step-by-step battery replacement on a Samsung Galaxy S9 🛠️📱
Older devices like the S9 still have plenty of life left in them. They usually just need a fresh battery to regain their original performance. Here’s a full walkthrough of the teardown, battery swap, and reassembly.

12/07/2026

Have we met? 👋
I’m Josh, the face behind The Computer Shed. I help busy professionals and families keep their laptops and PCs running fast, smooth, and lasting for the long term.
I’m going to be dropping weekly tips, tech diagnostics and repair secrets to save you from massive repair bills. Follow so you don't miss the next one! 🛠️💻

05/07/2026

Give your components some room to breathe! 💨👇

We recently had this high performance PC come into The Computer Shed for a serious case upgrade. The massive Gigabyte RTX 3080 was feeling a bit choked and cramped in its old home, leading to higher temps than we like to see.

The fix? Moving the entire setup into the sleek Antec P10C case!

Here’s why this swap was a game-changer for this build:

Massive Airflow Boost: Lower temps across the board for both the CPU and that beefy 3080.

Room to Grow: This case easily accommodates the whopping 30TB of hard drive storage this user needs for their data requirements.

Clean & Quiet: Excellent cable management options and noise-dampening features keep things running smoothly.

Swipe through to see the Before, During, and After of this complete teardown and rebuild!

Need your PC running cooler, quieter, or just ready for an upgrade? Drop us a message or bring it by the shed! 🛠️

29/06/2026

Spot the difference! 🔎 From bottlenecked to beast mode.

If your gaming PC has been feeling sluggish, stuttering during intense fights, or failing to hit those smooth frame rates, you might not need a brand-new build.

Check out this recent upgrade we did at The Computer Shed! We swapped out a Ryzen 5 3600 for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D—arguably the reigning king of the AM4 platform.

The result?
👉 A massive 51% jump in speed
👉 Silky-smooth gameplay
👉 Years of extra life added to the PC
👉 Saved a fortune by keeping the original motherboard and RAM!

💡 Is your PC due for a tune-up or an upgrade? DM us today and let’s get your rig running like new again!

20/06/2026

Our set-up for today! Come and see us for special offers😎🤝