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Monday 9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5:30pm Friday 9am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 3pm

Computer Force

Established in 2003. Reliable repairing computers, laptops, and mobile devices in Forest Hall and surrounding areas for over 10 years. Quotes on all repairs.

Established 2003

Computer Force has been reliable repairing computers and laptops in Forest Hall and the surrounding areas for over 10 years. Quotes on all jobs and permission asked to carry out repairs.

29/06/2023

Something I’d never think I’d have to do.

This laptops heatsink had fallen apart in to
Separate pieces meaning it was no longer conducting heat away to the fan.

Using blowtorch, plenty of flux and solder I’ve managed to get the parts back together.

20/09/2022

This laser printer had a paper jam. It required a full strip down to locate the sliver of paper triggering the jam sensor.

02/08/2022

This brother printer kept suffering from paper jams with multiple pieces being pulled through, rather then a singular piece.

The pad in the feed tray needed to be cleaned to restore the function.

22/07/2022

This iPad Air 2 was needing to be charged multiple times a day, it would also switch off at roughly 25% and crash leading up to this point that involved intensive processing.

The only option here is to replace the battery with a new one.

This repair involves opening the iPad, blocking off the battery connector to safely remove the screen. Once the screen is removed the battery removal process can begin.

19/07/2022

This laptop appeared to be dead with the symptoms of screen flickering.

After doing an extensive diagnostic of the board It was determined the bios chip was corrupted.

This repair involves removal of the chip, wiping it clean and loading on a clean copy of the bios.

Once soldered back on the laptop was functional again.

01/10/2021

Learning new skills.

Part of micro soldering is being able to replace the Ball Grind Array solder joints on a chip when you don't have access to a stencil to use paste. This method is extremely time consuming.

Pictures are before and after on a practise chip.

29/09/2021

The Client requested a service and memory upgrade.
The service found the thermal compound needed to be replaced, the fan required dust removal.

The picture is laptop before memory upgrade.

27/09/2021

Which failed first, the charger or the capacitor?

This HP all in one wouldn't turn on even after the client tried it with a new power supply.

When opened I found this completely melted capacitor which was shorting to ground (thankfully through nothing vital )
Under the microscope, you can see the extent of the damage and MOLTEN metal. After removing, replacing and repairing the damage the computer now turns on.

The client also mentioned the computer fan was always going fast and loud. This was down to the exhausted been blocked solid with dust.

25/09/2021

A screen replacement for a Huawei P20.

Due to the nature of the phone design stripping the whole phone down to attach the new screen was needed. Corrosion is also present on the broken screen where water leaked through the broken glass.

23/09/2021

Google Pixel in need of a new battery and charge port.

02/07/2021

This gaming pc had an issue reaching the thermal limit of the CPU very quickly. Dust build up and poor case design stops the front three fans from pulling fresh air in. Once resolved the system runs at 63 degrees under load.

20/05/2021

I was asked to investigate why an iMac wouldn’t turn on.

After investigation, it was determined to be a fault with the internal power supply. Replacing this restored the iMac to turning on every time.

Address

Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE129BJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.computer-force.co.uk/

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